By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation to encourage power companies in the state to use solar or other renewable energy sources moved closer to passage in the Senate Thursday — but with language benefiting coal-fired plants inserted into the bill. Senate Bill 583 is requested by the state[Read More…]
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W.Va. House of Delegate’s foster care bill on the move
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegates concerned about the state’s burgeoning foster care system breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after a bill stuck in its third committee for 22 days was on its way to first reading today. The House Finance Committee recommended[Read More…]
WV House of Delegates passes bill that takes aim at pipeline protesters
By Erin Beck Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill on Thursday that is modeled after legislation in other states aimed at pipeline protesters. The legislation would increase penalties for people who engage in acts of civil disobedience in response to industrial activity. House Bill 4615,[Read More…]
West Virignia on the list for potential Virgin Hyperloop site
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is on the list of prospective sites for Virgin Hyperloop One’s Hyperloop Certification Center, according to a company representative. While the company is still eyeing several states as potential homes for the research and development center, a[Read More…]
WV House passes bill cracking down on educators who sexually target students
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill to ensure the end of teaching careers for teachers, principals and other educators who develop relationships with students in order to sexually abuse them — something called “grooming.” … … state lawmakers have advanced House Bill[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Shelby Jean Fitzhugh on West Virginia’s needs
By Shelby Jean Fitzhugh Republican Candidate for Governor of West Virginia When washing my laundry, I noticed the items were not as clean as I would like them to be. I wasn’t getting the results I wanted. I was using the same machine, same detergent, same water level, and same[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: First Lady Cathy Justice to host Valentine’s reception, announce contest winners today at 11:30 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: WHO: First Lady Cathy Justice WHAT: First Lady Cathy Justice will host a Valentine’s Day reception and announce the winners of her Create A Quarter for West Virginia contest. WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: West Virginia Culture Center1900 Kanawha Blvd.[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Feb. 14
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Feb. 14, 202038th Day of the Legislative Session From the social and activities calendar: West Virginia Rural Health Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 30: Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Delegate Hornbuckle to deliver proclamation supporting organ donation 10 a.m. Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Living Donor, West Virginia Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, in partnership with the Center for Organ Recovery & Education(CORE) and Donate Life West Virginia, will deliver a proclamation of the state’s support of organ, cornea and tissue donation. Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, recently returned to[Read More…]
Foster care reform bill headed for W.Va. House of Delegates floor vote
By TAYLOR STUCK, The Herald Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a complete fiscal note in hand, the West Virginia House of Delegates’ Finance Committee on Wednesday evening quickly passed House Bill 4092, the largest foster care reform bill of the session, sending it to the House floor for[Read More…]
