State Legislative Preview: 2012
Its that time of year again! We're actively tracking sessions across the country - some of the most active we've seen in years on the education front - and figured a quick summary might be helfpul to our clients and readers.
The following states are currently in session: Kentucky, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Vermont. U.S.Congress is also in session.
The following states are expected to convene for 2012 regular sessions on the dates provided: California,District of Columbia Council, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshireand New York (January 4); Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas and Washington (January 9);Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee (January 10);Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Virginia and West Virginia (January 11); Alaska, New Mexico,Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (January 17) and Hawaii (January 18).
Michigan and Ohio adjourned on December 28.
Massachusetts is expected to adjourn on January 3. New Jersey is in recess and is expected to adjourn on January 9.
Wisconsin residents’ statewide effort to force a recall election for Republican Gov. Scott Walker is still underway. According to an Associated Press report on FOX11, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman
