CHARLESTON They may be small in number this legislative session, but Democratic lawmakers in the House of Delegates and state Senate still have public polic
Published February 12, 2021 at 9:35 PM EST Listen • 26:00
th West Virginia Legislature.
The Legislature Today will provide updates every Friday night on the week s news from the Capitol building.
This week, Gov. Jim Justice has outlined his legislative agenda for the 2021 session in his State of the State address. Host Suzanne Higgins speaks with minority leadership who share reaction to the governor’s address, and Senior Reporter Dave Mistich comments on the changes this year to the legislative process due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
In Justice’s State of the State address Wednesday, he focused on the state s image. He outlined accomplishments, despite a harrowing year impacted by COVID-19. The governor also shared his legislative priorities. Emily Allen has the story.
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West Virginia lawmakers return to the state Capitol next week to make decisions affecting the lives of 1.79 million state residents.
But the building has been closed to the general public for months during the coronavirus pandemic and will continue to be shut.
“Capitol access will be limited to just those that are here for official business or other government services,” Gov. Jim Justice said when asked about it on Friday during a regular briefing.
Legislative leaders have described a similar situation as they’ve tried to envision what the regular 60-day legislation will be like this year. The session begins this Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Today
Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. High 69F. Winds light and variable..
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening. Increasing clouds with periods of showers after midnight. Low around 50F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: April 13, 2021 @ 12:12 am
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Senate President Craig Blair, left, and Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin. Members of the press and interest groups heard from state senators Tuesday during the first day of the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead. (Photos Provided)
CHARLESTON Republican and Democratic leaders of the West Virginia Senate have big plans for a legislative session starting next week.
Members of the press and interest groups heard from state senators Tuesday during the first day of the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead. Normally an event held in-person in Charleston, the event was held virtually.