By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Senate voted down an amendment Monday to a bill limiting use of wages by labor groups and private organizations for political purposes. House Bill 2009, relating to limitations on the use of wages and agency shop[Read More…]
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House committee approves bill critics say aims to keep Confederate monuments on West Virginia Capitol grounds
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – The House Government Organization Committee on Monday approved a bill opponents say is aimed at keeping Confederate monuments on state Capitol grounds. It will head to the full House next. HB 2174 is called the West Virginia Monument and Memorial Protection Act. The[Read More…]
Water utilities, state environmental regulators wary of bill that would relax oil and gas tank oversight in West Virginia
By Mike Tony Staff, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s deputy secretary told state lawmakers earlier this month the department did not support a proposed bill that would relax oversight of certain oil and gas tanks located near public water intakes. Scott Mandirola explained[Read More…]
West Virginia legislators considering amendment for more control over BOE
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A move by legislators to change the state Constitution to give them more control of decisions made by the state Board of Education is being met with opposition. Voters would ultimately decide the issue since the Constitution would need to be[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislation aims to aid Memorial Bridge sale in Parkersburg
By Evan Bevins, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The proposed sale of the city’s Memorial Bridge needs an assist from the West Virginia Legislature. The House of Delegates on Monday approved House Bill 2969, which relates in general to privately owned toll bridges. It includes provisions authorizing[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate committee tackles catalytic converter theft
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON – The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill to crack down on a recent uptick in catalytic converter theft, though some believe the bill punishes scrap yards who already abide by current laws. Senate Bill 626 updates the regulation of catalytic converter purchases[Read More…]
W.Va. Board of Education, State Superintendent issue statement in opposition of amendment to change education rule-making
Release from West Virginia Board of Education: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and State Superintendent of Schools W. Clayton Burch have issued a joint statement in opposition of House Joint Resolution 1 (HRJ1) currently under consideration in the West Virginia Legislature. The bill would amend[Read More…]
WV Business & Industry Council opposes occupational licensure legislation – HB 2007
Release from West Virginia Business & Industry Council: CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ The West Virginia Business & Industry Council (BIC), representing West Virginia trade associations and businesses accounting for hundreds of thousands of employees across the state, announces its opposition to HB 2007, legislation which would provide state occupational licensure designations to potentially[Read More…]
HHOMA invites public to virtually attend “Operation Equity: Removing Barriers to Equitable Vaccine Distribution” webinar on Thursday
Release from Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia health officials will discuss efforts to expand vaccine access in the state’s minority communities on Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Registration for the webinar, Operation Equity: Removing Barriers to Equitable Vaccine Distribution, is free and can[Read More…]
State Auditor vows transparency for federal stimulus money coming to West Virginia
Release from the office of the State Auditor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Thursday, March 11, President Biden signed into law the most recent round of “stimulus dollars” designed to combat the societal and fiscal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you agree with the passage of this bill or not,[Read More…]