By Michelle DillonThe Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates is considering a bill that would change the state’s drunk driving laws. The House had a hearing on SB 212 on Friday morning. Law enforcement officials, judges, lawyers, the group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and[Read More…]
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Senate Judiciary addresses issues with hemp oils in HB 2526
By Lexi Browning For The West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate Judiciary Committee this week made strides to clarify language in House Bill 2526 that would allow FDA-approved hemp-derived cannabidiol oils – which are often used to treat pediatric epilepsy – to be sold, distributed and prescribed in[Read More…]
Action on marijuana bill postponed
By Andrea Lannom The Register-Herald of Beckley CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saying they wanted extra time to study some concerns of a bill that would legalize medical marijuana, especially regarding edibles, the House of Delegates voted unanimously to postpone further action until Monday. Lawmakers acted Friday morning on a motion from[Read More…]
W.Va. Chamber of Commerce endorses Justice tax proposal
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON – The president of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce endorsed one of Gov. Jim Justice’s tax proposals that’s aimed at helping to balance the nearly $500 million shortfall in the state’s 2018 budget. The chamber has thrown its endorsement behind the governor’s proposed Commercial Activities Tax,[Read More…]
Budget impasse continues as legislative session nears end
By Jim Ross The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a week left in the regular session of the Legislature, the question remains whether the House of Delegates will agree to a tax increase or if it will hold firm to a promise of no new taxes. The State[Read More…]
At the Capitol: House continues consideration of medical marijuana
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Going into the final week of the 2017 regular session, as legislators and the Justice administration continued to struggle to come up with a state budget plan, the buzz (pun intended) at the Capitol was over legislation to[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Saturday, April 1
W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm SENATE: Saturday, April 1, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 9 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 2329: Prohibiting the production, manufacture or possession of[Read More…]
Justice: Budget talks with WV House stall
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said he “got right to the altar” in budget negotiations with West Virginia House leadership Wednesday evening but couldn’t tie the knot on the last $45 million in tax increases he says are needed to balance the 2017-18 state[Read More…]
Justice hosts press conference on budget
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that he hopes the final budget bill will include either an increase in the sales tax or an increase on cigarettes and soft drinks — either one, he said would bring in $45 million to state coffers.[Read More…]
WV Senator amends telemedicine bill to restrict access to abortion
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a little more than a week to go, a second bill to restrict access to abortion is moving in the West Virginia Legislature. The first, House Bill 2002, would originally have prohibited physicians from waiving parental notification in adolescent abortions and[Read More…]
