Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 8th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: From the Activity Calendar: GIS Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. RESOLUTIONS SR 9: Designating January 16, 2019, as Tucker[Read More…]
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Chair of the Senate Education Committee Rucker addresses education concerns
By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Education is a top priority in Charleston during the first 2019 Legislative session, and Sen. Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson, is leading the charge as the new chair of the Senate Education Committee. Rucker said her goal is to “help students get the best[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 15
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 7th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Volunteer West Virginia, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Manufacturers Association Legislative Reception, 2001 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV, 5-7 p.m.; OMEGA, WVTA and WVWA Legislative Reception, Association Office, 2000 Kanawha Boulevard, East. SENATE: The Senate will[Read More…]
Industry reps weigh in on 2019 West Virginia legislative goals
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the 2019 session of the West Virginia Legislature beginning, various wants and ambitions have been set forth by representatives of the state’s energy industries. Last year’s major development was House Bill 4268, known as the Co-Tenancy and Majority Protection Act, which[Read More…]
Ohio Governor-elect DeWine ‘cautiously optimistic’ about cracker plant on Ohio/WV border
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio — As he prepares to become Ohio’s next governor early Monday morning, Mike DeWine says he is “cautiously optimistic” an ethane cracker plant soon will be announced for Belmont County. “I think the benefits for Eastern Ohio will be not just the jobs[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle Senators gain political clout in W.Va. Legislature
By Jim McConville The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINS BURG, W.Va. — State representatives from the Eastern Panhandle entering the 2019 legislative session say they now have more political clout than years past, which they plan to parlay into legislative gains for their constituents. The Eastern Panhandle’s state senators arrived in[Read More…]
As federal shutdown continued, Harpers Ferry, W.Va., still a hot spot
Bonnie Williamson The Spirit of Jefferson HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — With the partial federal government shutdown set to enter a record 22nd day Sunday, business owners here say the main thing they’re dealing with is confusion from their customers. “Many people don’t know that the park (Harpers Ferry National Historical[Read More…]
Editorial: Medical marijuana — W.Va. Lawmakers trying to fix pot bill
From the Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Both Republicans and Democrats say they want to fix West Virginia’s new medical marijuana law. The measure, which aims to establish a medical marijuana program in the state, was passed by lawmakers in 2017. However, the state treasurer’s office has said no banks will agree to handle the[Read More…]
Editorial: West Virginia must be prudent with budget surplus
From the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Gov. Jim Justice gave his third State of the State speech Wednesday night. These annual speeches are the ceremonial kickoff to the 60-day legislative session, and Justice used it to outline his hopes for the session. Among Justice’s proposals is eliminating the state income tax[Read More…]
Opinion: Why not legalize only THC in W.Va.?
By Mike Myer, Editor of The Intelligencer of Wheeling Despite serious concerns expressed by many in the health care and law enforcement communities, some members of the West Virginia Legislature seem determined to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Why not just permit sale of tetrahydrocannabinol — THC, as it’s referred[Read More…]
