Monday, Feb. 27, 202348th day of the 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, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, and the WV Press Association Foundation. ACTIVITIES CALENDAR:[Read More…]
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WV Senate passes Income Tax Bill on Saturday; See video of floor session vote here
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate, with minimal discussion or debate and with a suspension of rules, voted 33-0 Saturday to approve an amended version of House Bill 2526, which cuts the state’s personal income tax. The bill was passed out of Senate Finance Committee earlier Saturday. While neither the[Read More…]
WV income tax cut moving in Legislature
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With just two weeks left in the 2023 legislative session, a compromise between the two differing tax reform proposals – one backed by Gov. Jim Justice and the House of Delegates, and one backed by the state Senate – is[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Saturday, Feb. 25
Saturday, Feb. 25, 46th 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. SENATE SENATE CALENDAR The Senate will[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin calls on Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg to provide answers on Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, called on Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg to provide greater clarity on the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio which is 20 miles from the West Virginia border. Senator Manchin also urged DOT to[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Displays around the Rotunda
WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Press Association works to promote the many organizations, industries and groups who visit the Capitol during the 60-day session. Here are some photos from this week’s exhibits:
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Friday, Feb. 24
Friday, Feb. 2445th 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. Activities Calendar: SENATE SENATE CALENDAR The Senate[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Government Organization Committee looks at locality pay legislation
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Seven bills advanced out of the legislature’s Senate Government Organization Committee on Thursday, including one discussing possible locality pay for correctional officers, one that amends the sales prices for publicly auctioned lands, and one relating to raising the surcharge on fire[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Gary Howell elected vice chair of CSG South Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia Delegate Gary Howell, R-Mineral, was unanimously elected vice chair of the Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee for The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) by members of the committee. The CSG South Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Committee on Economic Development advances legislation to create West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission
HB 3428, the West Virginia Business Ready Sites program, advances By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Committee on Economic Development, on Wednesday, discussed proposed legislation designed to enhance the business relationship between the country of Ireland and the State of West Virginia. Sponsored by House[Read More…]
