By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature will convene Wednesday for its 2022 session, the second session conducted in the COVID-19 era.
During a recent panel discussion organized by the West Virginia Press Association, legislative leaders discussed their plans and priorities for the 60-day session and how the session could potentially be impacted by the virus.
Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, said his caucus has “literally probably 200 bills” it plans to enter for consideration this year that would help put the state on a more level playing field with its neighbors. …