As the West Virginia Legislature heads toward cross-over day, the final day the originating chamber of a bill can consider it (which is Feb. 26), one major part of the majority Republican platform has yet to be formally introduced. Republicans have made ending the business and inventory tax a major[Read More…]
Government
Campaign Updates: Josh Gary files for W.Va. 2nd District Senate race
McMECHEN, W.Va. — Josh Gary, a Marshall County resident and teacher at John Marshall High, has filed to run for the District 2 West Virginia Senate race. Gary, a Democrat, recently signed the papers with his wife, Christina, and daughters Leah and Megan looking on. “I want to make a[Read More…]
This week in the W.Va. House of Delegates
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…]
Column: ‘At the Capitol’ with Cross-over day looming
By Phil Kabler For West Virginia Press With the 2020 legislative session fast approaching cross-over day – the last day for the House and Senate to act on bills originating in each house – legislators found their work overshadowed by distractions at the Capitol and beyond. Much of the focus[Read More…]
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…]
