Inside Higher Ed: Showdown on Partner Benefits
Governors theoretically call special legislative sessions to deal with crises or windfalls that are so time-sensitive and pressing that they can’t wait for the next regular session. The idea is that with a limited agenda, legislators can focus on whatever vital issue — a budget shortfall is most common — requires the special session.
In Kentucky today, the General Assembly will convene in a special session called by Gov. Ernie Fletcher. One item on the agenda is typical of those that tend to produce special sessions — an energy company is considering locating in Kentucky, if certain incentives are provided. But it’s the other items Governor Fletcher added to the agenda that have some in higher education very worried and others very excited.
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