Manchin Puts 3 Failed Bills on Special Session Agenda

Gov. Joe Manchin has asked state lawmakers to revisit three failed proposals addressing 3rd and 8th grade achievement, post-mining land use, and incentives for high-tech companies to locate in West Virginia, The Associated Press reports.

Manchin plans to convene a special session before, during or after the 10-day session for completing the budget set to begin May 26. He also said Monday that he may add more to his list later.

The first two items come from the governor's regular session agenda, which saw only half of its non-budget items pass during the 60 days. A bipartisan group of senators sponsored the third bill.