Release from the W.Va. House office of Communications: For the week ending Feb. 14, 2020 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates this week advanced the third of three key bills introduced this session to improve conditions in the state’s foster care and child welfare system. The House Finance Committee[Read More…]
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W.Va. lawmakers encourage ‘Icelandic model’ study to combat youth addiction
Expert says West Virginia kids are not different By Crystal Good West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A program that focuses on strengthening communities to delay the use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol in youth got the support of House Committee for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse on Thursday.[Read More…]
W.Va. Women’s Commission Celebration of Women’s right to vote, ratification of 19th Amendment to fill Capitol rotundas on Monday, Feb. 17
West Virginia’s year-long celebration of 19th Amendment outlined CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Capitol on Monday will feature displays from the W.Va. Women’s Commission Celebration of Women gaining the right to vote and ratification of the 19th Amendment. More than 40 organizations are expected to fill the rotundas to provide[Read More…]
Solar energy bill advances in W.Va. Senate, with pro-coal provision added
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation to encourage power companies in the state to use solar or other renewable energy sources moved closer to passage in the Senate Thursday — but with language benefiting coal-fired plants inserted into the bill. Senate Bill 583 is requested by the state[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegate’s foster care bill on the move
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegates concerned about the state’s burgeoning foster care system breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after a bill stuck in its third committee for 22 days was on its way to first reading today. The House Finance Committee recommended[Read More…]
WV House of Delegates passes bill that takes aim at pipeline protesters
By Erin Beck Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill on Thursday that is modeled after legislation in other states aimed at pipeline protesters. The legislation would increase penalties for people who engage in acts of civil disobedience in response to industrial activity. House Bill 4615,[Read More…]
West Virignia on the list for potential Virgin Hyperloop site
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is on the list of prospective sites for Virgin Hyperloop One’s Hyperloop Certification Center, according to a company representative. While the company is still eyeing several states as potential homes for the research and development center, a[Read More…]
WV House passes bill cracking down on educators who sexually target students
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill to ensure the end of teaching careers for teachers, principals and other educators who develop relationships with students in order to sexually abuse them — something called “grooming.” … … state lawmakers have advanced House Bill[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Shelby Jean Fitzhugh on West Virginia’s needs
By Shelby Jean Fitzhugh Republican Candidate for Governor of West Virginia When washing my laundry, I noticed the items were not as clean as I would like them to be. I wasn’t getting the results I wanted. I was using the same machine, same detergent, same water level, and same[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: First Lady Cathy Justice to host Valentine’s reception, announce contest winners today at 11:30 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: WHO: First Lady Cathy Justice WHAT: First Lady Cathy Justice will host a Valentine’s Day reception and announce the winners of her Create A Quarter for West Virginia contest. WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: West Virginia Culture Center1900 Kanawha Blvd.[Read More…]