By Lexi BrowningThe West Virginia Press AssociationCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation that would impose additional service fees for certain civil action cases passed the Senate with unanimous approval Thursday after a series of layovers. House Bill 2980, sponsored by Delegate Riley Moore, R-Jefferson, would establish the State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund and[Read More…]
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House voter registration bill moves to second reading in Senate
After a weeklong stall for House Bill 2781 in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the bill, which would extend the deadline for eliminating aspects of the automatic voter registration program, passed its first reading on the Senate floor. Delegate Saira Blair, R-Berkeley, sponsored the legislation. Delegates Mark Zatezalo, R-Hancock, Eric Householder,[Read More…]
WV Power open season tonight: Wilson vs. Marvel at 7:05 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Power start the 2017 season tonight at Appalachian Power Park against the Rome Braves. Rome Braves (0-0) at West Virginia Power (0-0) Game 1 | April 6, 2017 | Appalachian Power Park | Charleston, WV Radio: The Jock 1300 & 1340 – wvpower.com Airtime: 6:45 P.M.[Read More…]
Current West Virginia tax structure holds middle ground
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Editor’s note: With days left in the 2017 legislative session, West Virginia’s budget situation remains murky, with competing proposals from Gov. Jim Justice, the Republican leadership in the House and Senate and the House Liberty Caucus under consideration. Today, we continue our[Read More…]
House passes its budget bill
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a little more than a two hour debate on the House floor, with biggest concerns centering on cuts to higher education, the West Virginia House passed its $4.24 billion budget. Delegate Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, who chairs the House finance committee, said[Read More…]
Senate passes budget bill over Democratic opposition
By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLSTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Senate passed its version of a budget bill Wednesday, one that its supporters expect to be amended after the House of Delegates passes its own version, which may happen within the same day. Passage of Senate Bill[Read More…]
Industrial hemp legalization bill sent to WV Gov. Justice
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate voted unanimously to pass a bill that will effectively legalize the production of hemp for industrial purposes. Pending Gov. Jim Justice’s signature, House Bill 2453 would allow the Commissioner of Agriculture to license any qualified producers and state institutions to[Read More…]
WV Senate accepts stricter medical marijuana bill
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After making minor technical changes to a bill that would permit doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients and establish a regulatory system in West Virginia, the state Senate accepted the House of Delegates’ version of the medical marijuana bill Wednesday afternoon.[Read More…]
WV Senate panel does about-face on broadband bill
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day after eviscerating a broadband expansion bill at the request of West Virginia’s largest internet providers, a Senate committee restored key components of the legislation designed to spark competition and improve service. The Senate Government Organization Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to[Read More…]
Senate clears Cannibus Act
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would legalize medical marijuana is one step closer to Gov. Jim Justice’s desk after the West Virginia Senate concurred to changes made by the House of Delegates. By a 28-6 vote, senators approved to the amended version of Senate[Read More…]
