CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy Executive Director Ted issues the following statement following Governor Jim Justice’s 2019 State of the State address: “The governor is proposing some positive upfront investments in schools and other projects while doing little to strengthen working families or addressing our[Read More…]
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W.Va. State Senate President Carmichael issues statement on State of the State speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. State Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, on Governor Justice’s State of the State Address: “Tonight, we heard a number of strong policy ideas from Governor Justice. I was happy to hear that his goals for the Legislature this year include bills that will lower the tax[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates Speaker Hanshaw issues statement on State of State speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address. “Governor Justice laid out a bold, ambitious agenda this evening,” Speaker Hanshaw said. “He has many ideas I believe the House can embrace and our members[Read More…]
2019 West Virginia State of State Speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2019 West Virginia State of the State Speech: LIVE: Gov. Justice presents 2019 #WV State of the State Address #WVSOTS19 https://t.co/WF8ya579Z3 — Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) January 9, 2019
West Virginia Gov. Justice to deliver State of State address today
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers are gathering in Charleston for the start of the 2019 regular session. The Senate and House of Delegates are set to gavel into session Wednesday, and several bills are expected to be introduced. Later, Gov. Jim Justice will outline his priorities for[Read More…]
WVU aims for funding stabilization, anti-hazing legislation in new year
By JOE SEVERINO The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When the 2019 West Virginia Legislative Session begins Wednesday, WVU will be lobbying for legislation relating to the higher education budget, anti-hazing laws and campus carry. Foremost, the University will be looking into stabilizing the funds allocated to higher education, Rob[Read More…]
WV Legislature’s Joint Committee on Natural Gas Development hears workforce update
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Prior to the start of the 2019 West Virginia legislative session, lawmakers received an overview of where the natural gas industry stands as far as workforce development and construction projects. Bob Orndorff, state policy director for Dominion Energy, appeared Tuesday afternoon before[Read More…]
West Virginia House Delegates seek U.S. Supreme Court review of impeachment decision
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates wants the U.S. Supreme Court to take a look at an opinion that put a stop to impeachment trials against justices of the state Supreme Court of Appeals. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw,[Read More…]
W.Va. revenue collections for December $44.8 million over projects
Gov. Justice: Surplus biggest in history for first six months of fiscal year From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that December General Revenue Fund collections came in $44.8 million over projections and pushed the Fiscal Year 2019 collections to $185.9 million above[Read More…]
House, Senate GOP Leaders unveil 2019 Legislative agenda
From the WV House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Leadership of the House of Delegates and state Senate today announced a bold 2019 legislative agenda that features substantial tax reforms, broadband expansion efforts and innovative proposals to create jobs by opening new doors to help people enter or re-enter the[Read More…]