From 'Kid from the woods' to Mr. Speaker, Welch Aims to Engage Legislators and Inspire 'Every Black Boy and Girl Out There'

By Rachel Hinton

"Welch, 49, has already accomplished the first thing on his agenda, which was to sit down with staff and prepare the House’s calendar for upcoming session days. It will be announced Thursday. “I do plan to have the Legislature very involved in the process,” he said."