By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill designed to give convicted felons a better shot at stable employment was cleared by the Senate Committee on Economic Development on Wednesday. The West Virginia Second Chance for Employment Act, or SB 76, would give convicted felons the opportunity to[Read More…]
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Bill could end claims panel’s independence, clerk says
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would revamp the state Court of Claims into a legislative Claims Commission would jeopardize the independence and integrity of the panel, the longtime clerk of the court told Senate Judiciary Committee members Wednesday. Under the proposed legislation (HB 2447),[Read More…]
Greenbrier Delegate: “It’s not about you”
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W. Va. — Freshman Greenbrier County Delegate Stephen Baldwin took to the House floor Wednesday, telling his colleagues that he hopes lawmakers can come together to help the state without the need for name-calling. Baldwin, a Democrat who also is pastor at the Ronceverte[Read More…]
Mingo delegate advocates for improved infrastructure and new coal jobs
Staff report The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va – Delegate Justin Marcum, D – Mingo, has introduced and is lead sponsor of a bill into the House of Delegates that would fall right in line with the promises of the return of coal and improved infrastructure by President Trump.House Bill 2636[Read More…]
Bills introduced March 15
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are some bills introduced March 15. The time to introduce House bills has passed. Senators can introduce bills through March 20. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors are noted. SB 605, to establish a procedure to elect state school board members, who are not[Read More…]
WV House of Delegates nixes body mass requirement in schools
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Schools would no longer have to collect and report body mass index data for students under a bill approved by the West Virginia House of Delegates on Wednesday, March 15. Schools are currently required to collect body mass index information and[Read More…]
NCAA tournament: High tempo on tap in WVU-Bucknell game
By MIKE CASAZZA Charleston Gazette-Mail BUFFALO, New York — One one end of the floor Thursday will be the team that hastens the pace of the game, that toys with teams by taking control of the tempo. And on the other end will be West Virginia. “We’re a team that[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, March 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, March 16, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. COURT REMOVES SOUTH KOREA’S PRESIDENT The unanimous ruling caps a stunning fall for Park[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Thursday, March 16
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: Thursday, March 16, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 39: US Army PFC Kelva H. Justice Memorial Road[Read More…]
Byrd Center to offer ‘Understanding the Electoral College’ program
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education will conduct a civic education program focusing on the U.S. Electoral College on Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 7-9 p.m. The event, Understanding the Electoral College, will take place in the Auditorium of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education on the campus of Shepherd[Read More…]
