By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A resolution calling for the elimination of the business inventory tax over a seven-year period was introduced in the state Senate Thursday. Senate Joint Resolution 9, dubbed the “Just Cut Taxes and Win Amendment,” is a proposed constitutional amendment calling for reducing and ultimately eliminating the[Read More…]
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Woelfel decries bill that would allow timbering in West Virginia’s state parks
By RUSTY MARKS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, railed Thursday against a bill that would allow for timbering in state parks and forests. Woelfel stood up during a floor session Thursday to criticize Senate Bill 270, which had been requested by Gov. Jim Justice. Justice spoke[Read More…]
Tucker County Day at the W.Va. Legislature attracts leaders, crowd to West Virginia Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce hosted “Tucker County Day at the West Virginia Legislature” on Thursday, Jan. 18, with events at the state Capitol, West Virginia Cultural Center and around Charleston. Jessica Waldo, executive director of the chamber and the Tucker County Convention & Visitors Bureau, welcomed guests to[Read More…]
House introduces bill to reorganize West Virginia DHHR
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald 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 Health and[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers stress non-public-school student inclusion in free college bill
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The governor- and Senate-president-backed free community college bill was taken up Thursday in its first legislative committee, where members questioned when or whether the benefit would be available to private school and home-school students. The Senate Education Committee meeting came a day[Read More…]
Longtime West Virginia Democrat Love files to run for Congress in 3rd District
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An octogenarian Democratic lawmaker filed to run for Congress in West Virginia’s 3rd District on Thursday. Delegate Shirley Love, D-Fayette, entered the race for a seat vacated by Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., who is running for the U.S. Senate. After filing, Love,[Read More…]
Sen. Mike Azinger appointed to West Virginia legislative committee
Staff report The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Sen. Mike Azinger, R-Wood, Thursday was named chairman of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. He succeeds Jeff Mullins, a Republican from Raleigh County, who resigned on Jan. 12. Mullins cited increased business and family obligations. Read the entire article: http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/01/mike-azinger-appointed-to-legislative-committee/ See[Read More…]
Marion County Delegate Guy Ward running for re-election
By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Delegate Guy Ward (R- Marion, 50) has filed to run for re-election to the West Virginia House of Delegates to continue “moving in the right direction” economically. As the mayor of White Hall, Ward stays active in the community with affiliations[Read More…]
W.Va. House Senior Issues Committee updated on caregiving, palliative care
AARP WV, American Cancer Society Cancer address committee West Virginia Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — People overwhelmingly want to age in their homes and communities instead of in costly institutions. That was one of the messages Delegates on the West Virginia House of Delegates Senior Issues Committee heard Thursday during[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Jan. 19
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, January 18, 2018 10th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: None listed SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 11: Designating January 19, 2018, as Southern West Virginia Day at Capitol THIRD READING (For Passage) [Read More…]
