Latest special session raises more questions

AP:

Q: What does Blagojevich want lawmakers to do?

A: On construction, he wants them to approve a $25 billion plan to rebuild roads and bridges, with the money coming from privatizing the state lottery. On education, it's not clear. The Democratic governor called the special session but isn't saying what he hopes it will produce.

Q: What does he say about schools?

A: Blagojevich says black lawmakers want to discuss school funding, so the special session offers them a chance to present their ideas. But the governor says he still remains opposed to raising taxes to help schools. He also rejects another idea - eliminating property taxes for schools as a way to force the state to re-examine its funding system.

Q: What do black lawmakers say about the session?

A: That Blagojevich called it, so it's his responsibility to present an agenda.

Q: Will the session on education accomplish anything?

A: Probably not. Illinois leaders have been arguing for decades about the best way to close the funding gap between wealthy and poor schools. Lawmakers aren't likely to solve the problem in a single afternoon. There's a slim chance, however, that the session might put schools at the top of the agenda for future sessions Blagojevich says he may order this fall.

You should read more of these. Of course the only other issue that's being tackled is the issue of a statewide capital plan. This piece can also be seen as a criticism of Blagojevich calling special sessions that essentially accomplish little to nothing.