{"id":11075,"date":"2023-09-09T03:23:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T08:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/?p=11075"},"modified":"2023-09-09T05:44:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T10:44:26","slug":"new-beginnings-in-san-andreas-the-8th-congressional-inauguration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weazel-news.online\/index.php\/2023\/09\/09\/new-beginnings-in-san-andreas-the-8th-congressional-inauguration\/","title":{"rendered":"New Beginnings In San Andreas: The 8th Congressional Inauguration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vinewood Hills, SA<\/em> – San Andreas was filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement as it hosted the inauguration of the 8th Congress at the Vinewood Bowl last night. This event marked the beginning of a new era for the state of San Andreas as Governor Damien Key, Lieutenant Governor Gracie McCoy, and a host of dedicated representatives took their oaths and affirmations of office, pledging to serve the people of San Andreas. Among the prominent leaders sworn in were Representative Maxine Finch, Justin Lee, Jimmie Dimmick, Becks Lawson, and Jacob Wheeler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This term is bound to be unique with 3 freshman representatives, Maxine Finch, Jacob Wheeler, and Justin Lee. Jimmie Dimmick and Becks Lawson are senior representatives, both with 2 previous terms under their belts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becks Lawson made sure the 8th Congress started off strong. She swiftly ushered the newly sworn in representatives into their first meeting of the term after the ceremony concluded and took charge of this session by securing the Speaker of the Legislature seat.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo Credits: Jacobi Burkes & Karly Stark (Maxine Finch’s photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Speaker Becks Lawson: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The speaker decides what bills get placed on the table for voting and when. They speak for the legislature and ultimately decide the agenda of the congress. This seat is generally held by a senior member of the legislature. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Treasurer Jimmie Dimmick: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The Treasurer is responsible for the state’s purse, ensuring various expenses are paid on time and reimbursements are issued properly. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Secretary Maxine Finch: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • The secretary of the Legislature helps ensure daily operations run smoothly, they are the scribe for legislative meetings. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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        Governor Key being sworn in by Justice Alfie Young
        Credits: Jacobi Burkes<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

        The representatives are expected to make written inaugural addresses to the public this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Governor Key had the following to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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