By DOUGLAS SOULE The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A bill in the West Virginia legislature would allow police to enter private clubs and bars that are open to the public. Currently, officers are unsure whether they can enter private clubs and bars without a West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control[Read More…]
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House considers removing suits against the state from Kanawha
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates will vote Tuesday on whether to allow lawsuits against state entities to be filed outside of Kanawha County. The House is set to vote on House Bill 2028 when the body reconvenes at 11 a.m. Current[Read More…]
West Virginia DHHR presents $90 million lower budget to House Finance
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources presented its budget to the House Finance Committee Monday — a budget that comes in at $90 million less than the previous year. Deputy Secretary Jeremiah Samples told lawmakers that the agency has implemented several cost-saving measures over the years.[Read More…]
W.Va. House passes single-member districts bill
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Republicans’ longtime dream of 100 single-member delegate districts moved a step closer to reality Jan. 22 as members passed HB 4002, which would put that into law, 72-25. Monongalia County will be the most affected among the 55 because its 51st District is[Read More…]
West Virginia House passes single-member district bill; subcommittee reviews redistricting bill
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Monday that could fundamentally alter the chamber’s political and electoral landscape. House Bill 4002 would nix the state’s reliance on multimember districts, where residents in certain areas vote for more than one delegate,[Read More…]
Bills introduced Monday during West Virginia legislative session
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some bills were introduced Monday. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 335, would prohibit employee wages from being diverted for political purposes without writt- en consent. SB 337, would allow parents to refuse administration of a preventa-tive anti-inflammatory eye med-ication to their[Read More…]
West Virginia House of Delegates passes single representative district proposal
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill passed the House of Delegates calling for the establishment of 100 single representative delegate districts in West Virginia. House Bill 4002 passed the House Monday in a 72-25 vote. If approved and signed into law, Wood County’s[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 23
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 14th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Higher Education Day; Health Smart; Children and Families Day; WV Hardwood Alliance Zone Reception and Dinner – By Invitation Only SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 14:[Read More…]
W.Va. House Bill could mean final paychecks include employer reimbursements
By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When an employee leaves a job, employer-provided property such as uniforms, tools, phones and other items must be returned, regardless if the vacancy is created by resignation or termination. Potential tension between parties further complicates the matter. A solution is[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Economic Development Council’s annual legislative conference continues Tuesday
Hi everyone, We are sharing information on the W.Va. Economic Development Council’s annual legislative conference. Don Don Smith Executive Director West Virginia Press Association 3422 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, W.Va. 25302 Office: 304-342-1011Cell: 304-550-0454 Fax: 304-343-5879 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wvpress.org Newspapers are good business in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Economic Development Council[Read More…]
