By Erin Beck, Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In his fourth State of the State address following the opening day of the 2020 legislative session Wednesday, Governor Jim Justice asked for financial support for ongoing problems in West Virginia, including the child welfare and drug overdose crises, while also encouraging continued support for the[Read More…]
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State of the State: Gov. Justice outlines his legislative agenda for W.Va.
By LACIE PIERSON HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice lauded a flourishing economy for the state of West Virginia, but didn’t discuss an anticipated $108.6 million revenue shortfall for next year during his State of the State address Wednesday night. Briefly saying that the state’s severance tax revenue[Read More…]
Governor’s ‘Flat’ state budget plan for W.Va. includes no pay raises or major new initiatives
By Phil Kabler, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With state tax collection expected to shrink 2.3 percent in the 2020-21 budget year, Gov. Jim Justice is proposing a “flat” $4.58 billion general revenue budget for the coming fiscal year — a drop of $108.64 million from the current West Virginia spending[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislature Gavels in for 2020 Session
By Steven Allan Adams, for The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON — The wooden gavels hammered down in the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate Wednesday, signaling the start of the first legislative session in the new decade. Both chambers of the Legislature gaveled in at noon Wednesday, starting the[Read More…]
Coal stakeholders urge W.Va. lawmakers to protect industry
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Representatives of the coal industry and the United Mine Workers of America gathered Wednesday afternoon at the state Culture Center on the grounds of the Capitol Complex for the annual West Virginia Coal Forum Legislative Briefing. Industry stakeholders urged lawmakers to prioritize protecting[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 9
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 9, 20202nd Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Mineral County Day, Upper House Rotunda; Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Day, Upper Senate Rotunda. *** Agendas and times subject to change. *** SENATE: The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. Scheduled[Read More…]
W.Va. State of the State set for 7 p.m. tonight
Media Advisory: Media seating for W.Va. State of the State address very limited, first-come basis CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice will deliver his fourth State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber, today, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at 7 p.m. Media: A[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU faculty, staff available for comment on State of the State address, legislative issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Various West Virginia University faculty, administrators and staff members will be available to comment on issues addressed by Gov. Jim Justice in his annual State of the State address Wednesday (Jan. 8) and topics related to the 84th legislative session. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed, Dr. Clay Marsh,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IRAN ATTACKS US BASES IN IRAQ WITH MISSILES It was Iran’s most[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 8
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Jan. 8, 20201st Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: National Prayer Caucus, Upper Senate Rotunda – 11 a.m.; Mineral County Reception Upper House Rotunda – 5-7 p.m. SENATE: The Senate will convene at noon. The State of the State address[Read More…]
