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Flag of Mississippi; Rocky Vaughn, Sue Anna Joe, Dominique Pugh, Clay Moss, Kara Giles, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Lawmakers are convening a special session called by Gov. Tate Reeves to finalize a $10 billion economic project on January 25. The project’s aim is to create two large scale data centers. The name of the company will be announced […]

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Flag of Mississippi; Rocky Vaughn, Sue Anna Joe, Dominique Pugh, Clay Moss, Kara Giles, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Lawmakers are convening a special session called by Gov. Tate Reeves to finalize a huge economic project in an effort to bolster Mississippi’s job market and economy. Reeves said the project will create 2,000 jobs in Marshall County with an […]

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The Texas Legislature adjourned its third special session November 7 and announced a fourth special session on the same day to address the unresolved issue of school vouchers. In Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session proclamation, he acknowledged the Texas Legislature […]

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Georgia State Capitol Building

Gov. Brian Kemp called for a special legislative session to begin November 29 due to the recent striking down of Georgia’s legislative and congressional voting maps by a federal judge. The judge stated the maps violated the Voting Rights Act […]

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October 26, 2023  •  

North Dakota Special Session Adjourns

North Dakota State Capitol - By Bobak Ha'Eri

The Legislature adjourned the special session on October 25 after authorizing a budget to ensure the continued operation of state government. During the three-day session, 14 bills were passed to reconstruct the legislation that was invalidated by the state Supreme […]

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Gov. DeSantis called on the state Legislature to hold a special session to discuss further sanctions on Iran in response to Iran’s support of Hamas. DeSantis wants to expand the number of industries on Florida’s existing scrutinized companies list and […]

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North Dakota Capitol Building

Gov. Doug Burgum issued Executive Order 2023-09 calling for a special session of the Legislature to begin Monday, October 23, to authorize a budget bill to ensure the continued operation of state government. The North Dakota Supreme Court invalidated Senate […]

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September 25, 2023  •  

Connecticut Special Session Scheduled

Gov. Lamont called for a second special session to convene on September 26. This session is seeking the approval of several pieces of legislation, including changing the date set by state statute for Connecticut to hold its presidential preference primary […]

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Wisconsin State Capitol Building

Lawmakers convened the special session called by Gov. Tony Evers in an executive order issued in August on September 20. The session immediately adjourned without considering proposals to enact a comprehensive workforce development package using some of the state’s projected […]

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Connecticut State Capitol - John Phelan

Gov. Lamont called the Legislature into special session to consider the nomination of Nora Dannehy to the Supreme Court. The governor’s proclamation compels the special session to begin on September 19. A second special session proclamation by Lamont is anticipated […]

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Flag of Virginia - Commonwealth of Virginia, Public domain

Gov. Glen Younkin has called the General Assembly to reconvene for a special session. The session will address the state budget and will take up issues such as tax relief and investments for local families and businesses. The special session […]

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Gov. Tony Evers - by: Campaign of Tony Evers for governor

Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order 208 calling for a special session of the Legislature to begin Wednesday, September 20. The session will consider and act upon two proposals to enact a comprehensive workforce development package. The proposals would use […]

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West Virginia Capitol Building - O Palsson

Gov. Jim Justice called a special legislative session convening on Sunday, August 6. The proclamation issued for this special session lists 44 items for consideration including the creation of a new state park and several bills regarding the state correctional […]

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The Legislature adjourned the special session on July 11 after passing the abortion restrictions Gov. Kim Reynolds requested in calling the special session. Senate File 579 prohibiting abortion if there is a detectable fetal heartbeat passed both houses in one […]

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