New Legislative Session Gets Underway

West Virginia’s 60-day legislative session starts today, and big focuses are expected to be some painful budget choices, election year political ambition and Republican efforts to usher in controversial changes, including right-to-work. Senate President Bill Cole and Minority Leader Jeff Kessler, have both entered the race for governor. Republican Sen. Daniel Hall recently resigned, potentially putting the majority in jeopardy. The Supreme Court will likely weigh in on his replacement.