By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democrats in the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate say they’re on board with a proposal from Gov. Jim Justice that lawmakers not be paid if they’re forced to go into special session to pass a state budget. Justice, who[Read More…]
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WV House, Senate budget plan would force state to ‘live within its means’
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal Republican leaders of the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates released a “budget framework” on Monday, March 13 that would include no more spending than last year’s budget. “The fundamental principle is spend no more than you have,” said Senate President Mitch Carmichael,[Read More…]
Tax overhaul progresses, despite poor projections
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After several rounds of edits and ominous cost projections from state revenue representatives, the Senate Select Committee on Tax Reform voted Monday to send its overhaul bill up to the full senate and off to its finance committee. Should it pass, the[Read More…]
Senate passes bill to cut DMV appeals office over objections
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation to eliminate the Division of Motor Vehicles’ Office of Administrative Appeals (SB 212) advanced from the Senate Monday on a 27-7 vote, over objections that it could allow drunk drivers to keep their driver’s licenses. Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Trump, R-Morgan,[Read More…]
Lawmakers back limited special budget session pay
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A group of legislators have announced their support for Gov. Jim Justice’s proposal to limit special budget session pay for legislators to five days. Legislators introduced House Bill 2981 Monday, which along with a companion bill to be introduced in the Senate,[Read More…]
House could vote today to eliminate Courtesy Patrol
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House advanced to final reading Monday a bill that would eliminate the Courtesy Patrol program. Under this bill, effective July 1, the program would be eliminated and any balances remaining in the program would be transferred to the State[Read More…]
Senate to vote on bill giving Marshall, WVU more control
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate is expected to vote Tuesday, March 14, on a bill that would provide more flexibility in human resources and personnel management to Marshall University, West Virginia University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. If approved by[Read More…]
Greyhound subsidies among cuts planned by GOP
By JOCELYN KING The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Local greyhound breeders would again feel the bite under a proposal to stop runaway state spending in West Virginia, according to the proposal Republican lawmakers unveiled Monday in Charleston. GOP leaders in the West Virginia Legislature announced their plans[Read More…]
WVU adjusts NCAA travel plans ahead of storm
By BOB HERTZEL Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When the weather forecast is calling for a winter storm up north there are two places you don’t want to be — the North Pole and Buffalo. Fortunately, for West Virginia and its fans, there is no NCAA Tournament site at[Read More…]
Editorial: Are WV lawmakers trying to melt down local economies?
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail: The 2017 Legislature passed its midpoint, with little progress toward solving West Virginia’s looming $700 million budget nightmare. Addressing Fairmont State University students, Gov. Jim Justice said West Virginia is suffering a “China syndrome.” He continued: “You ever heard of that before? Where you have a[Read More…]
