By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a potential deal that could mean no extended session, the House of Delegates passed an amendment to its budget proposal that bridges the differences with the state Senate. The House amended House Bill 2020, the budget submitted[Read More…]
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WV governor gets free-college tuition measure
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate agreed 33-0 Thursday to the House of Delegates’ amendments to the free community college tuition bill, sending the legislation to the governor for his signature or veto. Sen. Robert Plymale, D-Wayne, was the only senator absent for Thursday’s[Read More…]
Social Security tax exemption for West Virginia seniors nears fruition
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia seemingly poised to phase out the state income tax on Social Security retirement benefits, Minnesota and Vermont could be the last states left that fully tax that benefit. The West Virginia Senate on Thursday voted 33-0 to pass House[Read More…]
West Virginia University Day at PNC Park set for July 24
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Alumni, faculty, staff, students, retirees and their families are invited to West Virginia University Day at PNC Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals July 24. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. Two ticket options are available for purchase A[Read More…]
‘Winston’s Bill’ likely dead in West Virginia House
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — It was a devastating day Thursday for supporters of “Winston’s Bill,” the animal cruelty bill named after a little Yorkie allegedly found abandoned without food, water or shelter this past summer in Rivesville. Jared Hunt, communications director for the West Virginia[Read More…]
WV Delegates approve home rule bill, introduce resolutions to punish Caputo
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegates approved a bill Thursday morning to make the state’s home rule program permanent after voting to strip a provision that allows for the public to hold referendums on local laws passed through the program. Senate Bill 4 passed on an 87-11[Read More…]
West Virginia House of Delegates passes permanent Home Rule for cities
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates Thursday waded through several amendments, but passed a bill to make the Home Rule pilot programs for cities permanent. The House passed Senate Bill 4, making the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program permanent, 87-11.[Read More…]
Foster care bill nears passage in West Virginia Legislature
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would transition foster children in the state to a managed care organization is up for passage in the state Senate Friday. House Bill 2010, sponsored by Del. Kayla Kessinger, R-Fayette, has already passed the House of Delegates, but if[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers, unions prep for special session on education
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — About 12 hours after Gov. Jim Justice called a special session for lawmakers to consider a pay raise for teachers and school service personnel, the chairs of the education committees in the Senate and House of Delegates say[Read More…]
