West Virginia joins 11 other states in allowing law-abiding permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony this week for Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act. This bill allows law-abiding West Virginians,[Read More…]
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WVU outlines next steps as state campus carry bill is signed into law
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter to University faculty, staff, students and parents on Wednesday (March 1) after Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 10, the West Virginia Self-Defense Act, into law. Read the letter below and at presidentgee.wvu.edu. Dear West Virginia University Students, Faculty, Staff and[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Committee on Government Organization advances seven bills, approves restrictions on propane tank refilling
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate’s Committee on Government Organization, on Tuesday, considered seven pieces of potential legislation, including bills allowing for fire code-variance in storage buildings and a possible repeal of code sections relating to public utilities. Regarding HB 2762 – the bill which[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Wednesday, March 1
Wednesday, March 150th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: SENATE SENATE CALENDAR The Senate[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate committee advances ‘Electronically Distracted Driving Act’
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill to help eliminate distracted driving advanced out of the state legislature’s Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Monday. This bill, the engrossed committee substitute for HB 2218, which passed the House on Feb. 10, rewrites sections of state code as[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Displays around the Rotunda
WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Press Association works to promote the many organizations, industries and groups who visit the Capitol during the 60-day session. Here are some photos from this week’s exhibits and recognition:
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Tuesday, Feb. 28
Tuesday, Feb. 2849th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: Public Hearing 9 a.m. –[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. legislative, committee schedules for Monday, Feb. 27
Monday, Feb. 27, 202348th day of the Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, and the WV Press Association Foundation. ACTIVITIES CALENDAR:[Read More…]
WV Senate passes Income Tax Bill on Saturday; See video of floor session vote here
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate, with minimal discussion or debate and with a suspension of rules, voted 33-0 Saturday to approve an amended version of House Bill 2526, which cuts the state’s personal income tax. The bill was passed out of Senate Finance Committee earlier Saturday. While neither the[Read More…]
WV Senate suspends rules, approves personal income tax cut bill
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate voted 33-0 Saturday to approve an amended version of House Bill 2526, which cuts the state’s personal income tax.The Senate suspended constitutional rules to approve a personal income tax cut bill that had been advanced out of committee only[Read More…]
