By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was just before midnight Monday when House Democrats learned they couldn’t amend an amendment to an amendment. It was just after midnight when enough Republicans joined Democrats to narrowly defeat a revived version of an omnibus bill that contained provisions enabling[Read More…]
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Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce opposes HB 2519 to allow guns on campuses
Release from the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement in opposition to HB 2519, which would allow people to carry concealed guns at public colleges and universities in West Virginia: “The Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate HHR Committee urged to pass bill on legal age for tobacco purchase
By Erica Young West Virginia Press Association Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three West Virginians spoke before the Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Tuesday, urging its members to pass SB 348, which would raise the legal age of tobacco purchase in the state from 18 to 21. Capital High[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 13
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 36th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: EMS Day at the Capitol,Upper Senate Rotunda; Soft Drink Day, Upper House Rotunda. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda RESOLUTIONS SCR 29: Hershell Lee Thomas Memorial Bridge[Read More…]
Many oppose bill to allow concealed carry on West Virginia campuses
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. —The best way to protect students on West Virginia’s campuses of higher learning was up for debate Monday as the West Virginia House of Delegates Judiciary Committee listened to opinions from the public on a bill to allow the concealed carry of firearms[Read More…]
Public makes voice heard on West Virginia education omnibus bill
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 100 parents, teachers, administrators, unions and interest groups signed up to speak Monday in two public hearings on the now-amended Senate education reform package. The House Finance Committee held two public hearings Monday — one in[Read More…]
West Virginia GOP chairwoman condemns anti-gay comments; committees nix LGBT protection bills
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state GOP chairwoman broke her silence Monday and condemned a Republican delegate’s comments comparing the gay community to the Ku Klux Klan. Delegate Eric Porterfield, R-Mercer, first made the remark in a Friday morning interview, and has since repeated it on[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 12
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 35th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Hospital Day at the Legislature, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Occupational Therapy Association; Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. House Democrats issue statement on EHNDA legislation
From the W.Va. House Democrats: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, for the second time in the past week, a Democratic member of the House of Delegates attempted to move legislation that would prohibit discrimination in employment and housing based on sexual orientation or gender identity. House Bill 2733, Adding “sexual orientation”[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers offer solutions for secondary road woes
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Heeding the call from West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice during his State of the State address, several lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to kickstart repairs on West Virginia’s crumbling back roads. Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, introduced Senate[Read More…]
