By Erica Young WV Press Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It didn’t take the West Virginia House of Delegate’s House Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues long to move on bills strengthening the laws again financial exploitation. At its meeting on Jan. 24, the committee passed House Bills 2618[Read More…]
Government
Judiciary chairman: Criminal justice reform ‘humanitarian’ and ‘economic’ issue
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail In a break from tough-on-crime thinking, the Legislature is moving a series of bills designed to keep ex-convicts out of jails, not reel more in. From letting certain nonviolent offenders clear their records after years of good behavior, to allowing the dismissal of drug[Read More…]
Democrats voice frustration over education bill in West Virginia Senate
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democrats Saturday were critical of the Republican-backed education bill that was passed Friday night by the state Senate Education Committee. They were displeased, among other things, with how the bill originated in committee rather than introduction on the Senate floor,[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate bill would allow jail workers to carry firearms
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Last year West Virginia lawmakers agreed to a provision allowing corrections employees to carry firearms on the job, but the words are missing from the comprehensive corrections bill signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice. Senate Majority Leader Ryan[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Democrats vs. Republicans Tuesday evening to raise funds for Cancer Society
Former WVU Assistant Basketball Coach Billy Hahn will be on hand for W.Va. Legislature’s Annual Charity Basketball Game INSTITUTE, W.Va. — The West Virginia’s Legislature’s Annual Dick Henderson—Tony Lewis Charity Basketball Game is set for Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (Tomorrow, Jan. 29, 2019, at 7 p.m.) The game will[Read More…]
Critics say WV Senate bill would breed shell LLCs, protect owners
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After Jospeh Kubican had his face kicked in at the former Bubba’s Bar and Grill in Bridgeport, he needed the state Supreme Court’s help. He argued in Harrison County Circuit Court that Bubba’s was negligent in failing to provide a safe environment[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Senate omnibus education bill draws attention
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association Week three of the 60-day regular session saw the unveiling of a massive, 144-page omnibus education bill, whose release had been anticipated since the start of the session. While it includes a second round of 5 percent on average pay raises[Read More…]
Opinion: Senate President Carmichael says data indicates W.Va. public education system needs reform.
By Mitch B. Carmichael West Virginia Senate President There is no greater responsibility of state government than to provide a thorough education for our children. Thomas Jefferson felt so strongly about the importance of public education that he wrote the following: “I think by far the most important bill in[Read More…]
Opinion: Senate Democrats issue statement on Education Reform Plan
Rushed Education Bill Insults the Democratic Process From the Senate Minority Caucus: On Thursday, the Republican caucus of the West Virginia Senate revealed its education reform plan. Less than 24 hours later, members of the Education Committee were asked to vote on it. Instead of introducing the bill through the[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. sports betting tax too low?
From the Weirton Daily Times: Last year, West Virginia legislators made a multi-million-dollar wager. They bet gambling interests would not be inclined to offer sports betting in states with high tax rates on the business. They lost. Lawmakers were told last week that it is too early to say with[Read More…]