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At public hearing, mostly opposition to managed care model for West Virginia foster kids
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After hearing concerns about a bill that would move West Virginia’s foster children into managed care, the House Health Committee on Tuesday passed an amended version of the bill on to the House Judiciary with its recommendation. During a public hearing that[Read More…]
In a 4-2 vote, Beckley Council approves LGBTQ ordinance
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a Beckley Common Council meeting attended by more than 330 people on Tuesday evening, Council voted to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the list of protected minorities in city limits. After an emotional public hearing with around 70 speakers[Read More…]
Revenue presentation highlights agencies that generate money for WV
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Department of Revenue budget presentations to the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday highlighted two agencies that bring in far more revenue for the state than they cost: the Tax Department and the Insurance Commission. Danny Morgan, assistant commissioner for operations, noted that the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 23
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT SENATORS ARE GRAPPLING WITH Side with Trump or vote to temporarily end the longest[Read More…]
West Virginia delegates pass bail bill, fix for medical marijuana program introduced
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a bill Monday morning that attempts to reduce the number of people temporarily held in jails for nonviolent misdemeanors. House Bill 2190, which modifies the bail requirements that magistrate judges must follow, passed on a 91-4[Read More…]
West Virginia legislators introduce bills to add magistrates, increase salary
By KELSIE LeROSE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Proposed bills currently making their way through the West Virginia Legislature would add additional magistrates to serve in Berkeley County and raise the salaries of certain law personnel. Senate Bill 42, which was introduced by Sen. Charles S. Trump IV, R-Morgan, on Jan.[Read More…]
Prescription drug import bill halted; West Virginia lawmakers delay action in favor of study
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An attempt to follow Vermont’s lead and allow lower-cost prescription drugs into West Virginia from Canada was halted after lawmakers decided to study the idea instead. House Bill 2319 — proposed by Delegate Mick Bates, D-Raleigh — would[Read More…]
Major investment in West Virginia tourism advertising will pay dividends, senators advised
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In his first time returning to the Senate as West Virginia Commerce secretary, former state senator Ed Gaunch told the Senate Finance Committee on Monday that Gov. Jim Justice wants to make a major investment in the state Tourism Division in the[Read More…]
‘Being free came at a price:’ Speaker delivers fiery sermon at MLK Day celebration in Lewisburg
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Lewisburg was somewhat dampened by the frigid Monday temperatures, but a fiery sermon delivered by keynote speaker Jeff C. Woods soon dispelled the chill in the air. “Being free came at a price,”[Read More…]
