From Ed Given, editor of the Braxton Citizens’ News: … It was the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Look-ahead where reporters and editors quiz panelists about topics that will be discussed during the upcoming session, which in this case began Wednesday with the Governor’s State of the State address. …[Read More…]
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W.Va. Legislature: Differences between travel reimbursement of House of Delegates members consistent
By Steven Allen Adams The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Out of the 70 returning members of the West Virginia House of Delegates, 12 didn’t file for any travel reimbursements in a 12-month period. According to an analysis of vendor payments submitted to the State Auditor’s Office and[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. Education — a case of good news … and some bad
From The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: Overall, West Virginia’s education system received good news this past week when state Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Paine announced that the four-year graduation rate had improved to 90.2 percent. That’s an increase of about 1 percent from the year before and continues a[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey issues legal opinion on medical cannabis
From the office of the W.Va. Attorney General: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a legal opinion concluding that as the state considers how to implement its medical cannabis law, it must carefully consider how to balance the unambiguous federal criminal statutes implicating cannabis businesses with[Read More…]
WV Press ‘At the Capitol’: Gov. Justice’s State of State more conventional
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wednesday marked the start of the 84th Legislature, highlighted by Gov. Jim Justice’s third State of the State address, an hour-long speech that took a turn toward the conventional. Unlike his first two State of the State addresses,[Read More…]
WV House of Delegates: This Week in the House
Release from the WV House of Delegates, for the week ending Jan. 11, 2019: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The first session of 84th Legislature started Wednesday with leaders pledging a bold agenda to make West Virginia the most attractive place in the country in which to live and do business.[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers learn details of governor’s proposed budget
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers got specifics on the budget Gov. Jim Justice presented during the State of the State for fiscal year 2020 budget. Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow and State Budget Director Michael Cook took turns Thursday briefing the finance[Read More…]
Jefferson County representatives talk budget, new session
By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jefferson County state lawmakers have had mixed reactions to Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed budget after his State of the State address on Wednesday. But most county representatives have said they are focused on creating a better future for Jefferson County by supporting[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Jan. 11
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 3nd Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Women’s and Girl’s Day, Upper Senate Rotunda SENATE: The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. RESOLUTIONS SR 7: Designating January 11, 2019 as Women and Girl’s Day Boley There[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 10
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 2nd Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day: Upper House and Senate Rotundas SENATE: he Senate will convene at 11 a.m. RESOLUTIONS SR 6: Recognizing service of Clifford E. Brooks, Sr., service[Read More…]
