Month: March 2017

W.Va. jail system targeting unpaid criminal fines with new agreement

Release from the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s regional jail system will help make sure that criminal offenders pay their court-ordered fines and fees, through a new information-sharing agreement with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The agreement allows the West Virginia[Read More…]

Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Friday, March 17

W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm SENATE:                       Friday, March 17, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 42: Five Champ Brothers Bridge THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for[Read More…]

WV House tries to raise broadband competition, internet speeds

By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers unveiled comprehensive broadband legislation Thursday that aims to spur competition among internet providers in rural areas and stop deceptive advertising about internet speeds. House Bill 3093 would allow up to three cities or counties to start a pilot project[Read More…]

Trump budget cuts environmental, safety programs

By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As West Virginia lawmakers look to roll back environmental standards and worker safety protections, the Trump administration is proposing significant cuts in federal agencies responsible for safeguarding workers, communities and the environment. President Donald Trump, in a budget blueprint made public Thursday, proposed[Read More…]

Bill to support broadband expansion in House

By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A bill that expands state policies with the goal of expanding high-speed internet and broadband access in the Mountain State began making its way through the West Virginia Legislature this week. If signed into law, House Bill 3093 would establish a pilot program[Read More…]

House passes law making corrections to right to work law

By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — In a narrow 52-48 vote Thursday, the House passed a bill clarifying language and making corrections to the state’s right to work law that was passed last year. Following a brief dispute over the bill’s title, Senate Bill 330 — or the[Read More…]

Committee proposes broadband expansion

By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — A couple handfuls of broadband development bills are floating in various House and Senate committees, but House Judiciary brought a new one to the forefront March 16. HB 3093 sets up a five-part broadband expansion program. Judiciary vice-chair Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay,[Read More…]

WV House previews broadband bill

By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Delegate Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, previewed a broadband expansion bill Thursday, March 16 that would give rural communities and municipalities extra tools to bring high-speed internet to their areas. House Bill 3093 is expected to be taken up in the[Read More…]

Proposed Trump budget would cut funds for WV Public Broadcasting

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Facing possible reduction or elimination of $4.6 million of state funding — about 45 percent of its total annual budget — West Virginia Public Broadcasting got a bit more bad news with President Donald Trump’s budget proposal to eliminate funding for the[Read More…]

Bill introduced would legalize marijuana

By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill introduced earlier this week would legalize the manufacture, sale and possession of marijuana and would provide a system of regulation for growing and selling it. Saying his goal is to reduce opioid overdoses and help address the state’s budget shortfall,[Read More…]

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