By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A committee of West Virginia lawmakers unanimously approved a bill Wednesday afternoon meant to expand access to faster internet speeds, including cell phone networks, in West Virginia. “The internet in and of itself is the largest library ever established in human history and you have it in[Read More…]
Government
Opinion: Education reform in West Virginia
By Senate President Mitch Carmichael R-Jackson County 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 our[Read More…]
WV House: Delegate Howell’s bill targets slow drivers in left lane
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Committee on Government Organization Chairman Gary Howell, R-Mineral, has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to continuously drive a vehicle in the left lane of a highway while other traffic is attempting to pass – a common frustration for West Virginia drivers. “This[Read More…]
W.Va. House Technology & Infrastructure Committee advances broadband expansion Act of 2019
Release from W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure on Wednesday advanced comprehensive legislation designed to make it easier to develop and expand broadband and high-speed wireless technologies in West Virginia. The committee approved House Bill 2005, the Broadband Expansion Act of 2019, on[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer notes e-claims big for unclaimed property claimants
Nearly half filed electronically in December; “fast track” expedites where possible CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer John Perdue’s Unclaimed Property Division received nearly half of its claims applications electronically in December, a not-so-unusual trend, while its Fast Track program attempted to get money in claimants’ hands faster. A[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 17
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 9th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: From the Activity Calendar: WV Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; Family Resource Network, AG Rotunda; Chiropractic Day at the Legislature SENATE: The Senate will convene at[Read More…]
Committee OKs bill to require a run-off for WV Supreme Court elections
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Just months after voters elected two new justices to the state’s Supreme Court, lawmakers are considering a bill that would change how justices are chosen in future elections. The House Judiciary Committee OK’d a modified version of House Bill 2008 Wednesday morning.[Read More…]
First bills of 2019 session pass in West Virginia Senate, House of Delegates
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A week after the start of the 2019 West Virginia Legislature, the Senate and House of Delegates are already passing bills. On Wednesday, the House unanimously passed two bills. One, House Bill 2531, provides regulations for prior authorizations,[Read More…]
Free West Virginia community college bill returns, passes out of Senate committee
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State senators seem poised to once again pass a bill that would make community college free for students who meet certain requirements. The Senate Education Committee approved a slightly modified version of Senate Bill 1 Tuesday afternoon, sending it to the Finance[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals presents reduced budget
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, being mindful of the spending controversies over the last 15 months, presented lawmakers a budget request several million dollars less than the previous fiscal year. Chief Justice Beth Walker went before[Read More…]
