WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The clock is ticking on many of the 332 bills approved by the West Virginia Legislature during the 60-session which ended Saturday at midnight. Numerous bills, see all bills below, were approved on the final night as the House of Delegates and State Senate reached compromises on[Read More…]
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W.Va. state programs, agencies working together to create non-traditional employment pathways for women
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Family Assistance, is partnering with West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) and local employers to create career pathways for[Read More…]
WV Legislature completes 332 bills during 2023 session; Governor has up to 15 days to consider legislation
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the first session of the 86th West Virginia Legislature, legislative staff reports 332 bills were advanced – 203 House Bills, 129 Senate Bills – to Governor JIm Justice’s consideration. Legislative staff noted the bills include adopting a budget during the regular legislative session for the[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Saturday
Saturday, March 11The 60th and final day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Legislative Activities Calendar: UPDATE[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates advances multiple bills, including TikTok ban on government devices
Student Journalist Press Freedom Protection Act advances By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With only one day to go in the 2023 legislative session, members of the House of Delegates voted in favor of multiple bills, including one that will ban TikTok from government devices, one that[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: State Senate advances appropriations bills on third reading
Senator Karnes removed from floor session By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Senate, on Friday, began the final hours of the 2023 legislative session with a morning that saw Sen. Robert Karnes, R-Randolph, removed from the Chamber. The contention, it seemed, centered[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House debates SB 523 – Use of Economic Development Project Fund to provide incentives to businesses and site development assistance
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On day 59 of the state’s 86th Legislature, tensions were high in the House as delegates debated bills on third reading. One heavily debated bill, the committee substitute of SB 523, was ultimately passed with 83 votes, but not before some[Read More…]
West Virginia House completes work on budget, passes multiple bills
By Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With one day left in the 2023 legislative session, the West Virginia House of Delegates approved a compromise with the state Senate on the budget for next fiscal year and passed more than 50 bills Friday. The House began the day[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates concurs to complete FY 2024 Budget; General Revenue Fund – $4,874,575,878
WV Press Release Sharing By Cheyenne DeBolt, West Virginia Legislature CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia House of Delegates on Friday concurred to complete legislation on House Bill 2024, Budget Bill. The House and Senate worked to create a compromise within this version of the Budget bill. The Budget is as follows (Department totals for[Read More…]
Senator Robert Karnes removed from WV State Senate floor session on Friday
By Roger Adkins, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state senator was escorted out of the Senate chambers Friday for shouting objections as lawmakers rushed to pass bills before the end of the legislative session. Sen. Robert Karnes, R-Randolph, was escorted out of chamber by the Senate sergeant-at-arms for being disruptive[Read More…]
