By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Senate spent about 90 minutes on Thursday debating what’s been dubbed the transgender athlete and passed it on a relatively close vote 18-15. Five Republicans sided against it. The Senate rewrite of the bill focuses on biological males participating on female[Read More…]
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All eyes on West Virginia House as personal income tax phase-out stays alive
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day after the West Virginia Senate passed a hybrid version of a personal income tax phase-out incorporating new ideas from Gov. Jim Justice, pressure is on the House of Delegates to keep the bill moving. House Bill[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin touts American Rescue Plan in Morgantown, West Virginia
By Sarah Marino, Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin traveled the state Thursday to discuss the American Rescue Plan and answer questions about the nearly $4 billion in funds that will go to the state. Marion County is estimated to receive $10.87 million dollars with Fairmont[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate approves solar power purchase agreements bill
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail The West Virginia Senate approved a bill Thursday designed to encourage retail customer investment in solar energy by exempting solar power purchase agreements from the state Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction. In a 33-1 vote, the Senate signed off with little discussion on an amended version[Read More…]
City of Beckley leading way on West Virginia health, exercise programs
By J. Damon Cain, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The City of Beckley, taking steps in a statewide program to promote and support exercise programs for its employees, was named one of two gold-level communities on Thursday recognized for a commitment to supporting healthy choices. The West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
Budget bill passes West Virginia Senate
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate passed a state budget Wednesday that restored much of the funding cut last week in committee. House Bill 2022, the budget bill, passed 24-10 late Wednesday evening after the Senate amended its version of the budget, Senate[Read More…]
Construction date set for Matewan, West Virginia’s Nenni Buildings
Release from the Coalfield Development Corporation: MATEWAN, W.Va. – In just five short months, efforts to revitalize three historic buildings in downtown Matewan, West Virginia will be officially underway. Known locally as the “Nenni” buildings, the century-old structures were purchased in 2019 by Coalfield Development for historic preservation and future[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 144,820 positive cases, 2,735 deaths, 369,896 people fully vaccinated
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 144,820 Current Active Cases – 6,981 Total Lab Results reported – 2,518,760 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
Opinion – Now is the time: West Virginia’s moment to make a bold step for our future
By Gov. Jim Justice Earlier this week, West Virginians witnessed something almost unheard of across this country: Leaders from both parties coming together for a constructive conversation about the future of this great state at a time when the stakes couldn’t be higher. Rather than infighting, insults, and incompetency, we[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice: Talks on tax plan compromise still ongoing
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Negotiations on trying to reach a compromise on a proposed plan to eliminate the personal income tax in the state are ongoing, but so far all issues have not been resolved. “I am very pleased with what we have gotten done[Read More…]
