According to Northam's office, this special session will coincide with the conclusion of the current 30-day session that began on January 13 and will ensure the legislature can complete its work on the state budget and pandemic relief.
Poll: Majority of Virginians say GA special session failed to address systemic racism (Source: Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) By Hannah Eason | January 17, 2021 at 3:32 PM EST - Updated January 17 at 3:32 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A majority of Virginians felt that the General Assemblyâs 2020 special session did not address systemic racism, according to a recent poll from VCUâs L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.
The summer session was initiated by Gov. Ralph Northam and was expected to address pandemic budget concerns and systemic racism in the commonwealth.
The poll â which was conducted Dec. 11-30 â found only 14% of Virginians felt the passed legislation confronts racism, and 18% of Virginians thought the policies failed to address the issue at all.
Widening gaps between the haves and have-nots pushed Gov. Ralph Northam to announce that the state is considering a year-round academic calendar, at least for the 2021–22 school year.