By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill talked about by legislative leadership and the governor, which aims to increase access to career education and workforce development, was introduced last week in the Senate. The Senate Education Committee took up Senate Bill 284, one of the governor’s bills, Thursday. Two senators,[Read More…]
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Chances of impeachment slim for West Virginia chief justice
By RUSTY MARKS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, said he is gaining support for an investigation that could ultimately lead to the impeachment of state Supreme Court Chief Justice Allen Loughry. On Jan. 11, Pushkin asked for signatures on a resolution that would give the[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Monday, Jan. 22
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 13th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Women’s and Girls’ Day; W.Va. Association of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse Counselors, Inc. in the Upper House, Senate Rotundas and Well Area; WV Economic Development Council Legislative Reception, 5-7 p.m. at Embassy Suites SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11[Read More…]
Statehouse Beat: Government lobbyist spending down in W.Va., including Greenbrier events
By Phil Kabler The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lobbyists spent a total of $87,669 on public officials during the September-December reporting period, down considerably from $188,266 during that period in 2016 (buoyed by campaign contributions, according to disclosures filed with the state Ethics Commission. The spending includes three events[Read More…]
West Virginia SNAP work policies addressed in HB 4001
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill that would impose a work requirement to be eligible to receive public assistance is being criticized as harmful to West Virginia’s poor as well as local businesses, but lawmakers proposing the bill say the goal is to make[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. tourism ads should also target employers
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel, W.Va.: …In West Virginia, a request has gone out from the governor for legislators to approve $20 million for the Tourism Office to spend on marketing the state. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby says that kind of money will generate a return on investment of[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates introduces bill to reorganize DHHR
By Andrea Lannom The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill introduced Thursday in West Virginia House of Delegates would reorganize the state Department of Health and Human Resources. Under House Bill 4014, the DHHR would be separated into four agencies. The bill is double referenced to the Committee on[Read More…]
Editorial: Free community college in W.Va. is a Legislative idea worth investigating
The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va.: A century ago, only about a fifth of 15- to 18-year-olds in the United States attended high school, and less than a tenth of 18-year-olds graduated. Simply put, getting a high school diploma wasn’t viewed as necessary back then for most people to get a job.[Read More…]
Atlantic Coast Pipeline receives FERC approval to begin first pre-construction work in W.Va.
By Charles Young WVNews.com CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Atlantic Coast Pipeline project received another key federal regulatory approval Friday, according to officials with Dominion Energy. “Today, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project received authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to begin limited tree felling and vegetation clearing[Read More…]
Editorial: Gov. Justice plan for West Virginia defies the reality
From The Dominion Post of Morgantown, W.Va.: You almost have to suspend disbelief for a moment that reality TV didn’t create Gov. Jim Justice, too. But it didn’t. Yet, his personality, oratory and resort to props and lack of almost any details often lead us to think otherwise. Like most[Read More…]
