By Delegate Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha The state of West Virginia’s finances through seven months of this fiscal year are $170 million below estimates. Projections indicate the shortfall will reach and possibly exceed $350 million by the end of June. The House and Senate Finance committees are working diligently to fill[Read More…]
Month: February 2016
Read-A-Palooza: A party with a purpose – get tickets now
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Read Aloud West Virginia is inviting everyone to Read-A-Palooza, the organization’s annual fundraising event, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on March 7 at Paterno’s at the Park in Charleston! “Read-A-Palooza features a silent auction, food and beverages, and offers a happy hour feel. It’s an evening for adults to come[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s Weekly Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Shelley MooreCapito applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to halt the president’s harmful Clean Power Plan while court challenges are ongoing, a decision that is consistent with legislation she introduced last year. Senator Capito also discusses the president’s final budget proposal and the Senate’s vote this week[Read More…]
Federal legislation would help drug-exposed newborns
WASHINGTON – Legislation to help drug-exposed newborns has been introduced in the United States Senate. The Senate bill — a companion to legislation first introduced by U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) in the House of Representatives, the Cradle Act — was introduced in the United States Senate by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Angus King[Read More…]
Giles Snyder Column: Deep in the heart of winter
Editor’s Note: Giles Snyder is a freelance columnist and your newspaper can purchase his columns. Giles is listed among our freelance talents on wvpress.org: https://wvpress.wpengine.com/jobs/resources/ My neighborhood may be in the middle of a cold snap, but at least it’s made it easier to get our cat to come inside.[Read More…]
W.Va. Coal Association endorses Bill Cole for Governor
WVCA: History of standing up for coal industry, miners and their families secures endorsement CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Coal Association has officially endorsed Senator Bill Cole (R- Bluefield) for Governor of West Virginia. “Senator Cole recognizes the important role West Virginia’s coal industry plays in keeping the state’s economy strong,[Read More…]
WV Delegate Michel Moffatt: Legislative Column for Feb. 12
We have passed the half way point of the 2nd Session of the 82nd Legislature and in the House we have passed 39 Bills, and all but two of them have had support from Republicans and Democrats. The two that were passed with only Republican support are the Workplace Freedom[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Capito to Visit Alaska for Hearing on Leadership, Opportunities in Energy Innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, will participate in a committee field hearing on Monday, February 15, 2016 in Bethel, Alaska. The hearing will examine opportunities for energy innovation and technology deployment in high-cost areas like[Read More…]
WV House of Delegates report for Feb. 8-12
THIS WEEK IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates had a busy second week of February, passing 15 bills, bringing the total number of bills passed by the chamber this year to 42. The House has so far passed 36 House bills and six Senate[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Legislature looks at religious freedom, labor
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators marked the halfway point of the 60-day regular session with an impassioned debate in the House of Delegates over a bill dubbed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (HB4012). Proponents contend the bill affirms that government cannot force individuals[Read More…]
