The theme of the year? Money, lots of it. State legislators need to decide what to do with a $6 billion windfall that's the product of federal aid and a stronger-than-expected economic rebound. Our resident Statehouse expert, assistant Columbia bureau chief Seanna Adcox breaks down what to expect from this session.
This past Tuesday, Jan. 11, legislators returned to the Statehouse in Columbia. So, what's on the agenda for 2022?
This week, we're breaking down what lawmakers need to do this session, from drawing new lines for voting districts to discussing the legalization of medical marijuana and deciding what to do with the state's $6 billion in additional revenue.
Money is a big theme for the year, with the windfall largely fueled by federal aid and a stronger-than-expected economic recovery.
Assistant Columbia bureau chief Seanna Adcox explains what to expect from the Statehouse this session.
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Note: On Jan. 13, after this episode was published, the Supreme Court announced that it had blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a vaccine mandate for larger employers but allowed a vaccine mandate for health care workers at facilities that receive federal money.