By Charlotte Lane Chair of the West Virginia Public Service Commission April is full of surprises. Spring flowers pop up all around us. You may hear hungry little chirps coming from a nest near your porch. It’s time to find and fix the wear and tear that winter has left[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 142,233 positive cases, 2,683 deaths, 323,067 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 1. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 142,233 Current Active Cases – 6,499 Total Lab Results reported – 2,458,806 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Speaks Out on Income Tax Plan, Budget
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice made it known Wednesday that he is not a fan of plans by the House of Delegates or the state Senate to phase out the personal income tax. Justice is also unhappy with proposed Senate cuts to his[Read More…]
West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey joins suit against U.S. Treasury
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has followed through with his plan to join a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department over a component of the recently passed $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. The lawsuit, which is backed by attorneys general[Read More…]
THRIVES Act could bring 50K to West Virginia in a year, boosters say
By Jim Bissett, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State proponents of the THRIVE Act say passage of the legislation in Washington, D.C., could lead to the creation of 50,000 jobs a year in West Virginia. THRIVE is short for Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy,[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate committee covers controlled substance exemptions, benefits for firefighters, child welfare and more
By Erika Diehl, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Exemptions for controlled substance monitoring and solidifying workers compensation for fire firefighters were two agenda items that got unanimous support in the Senate Health and Human Resources Committee this week. The two concurrent resolutions and three house bills adopted on[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate passes coal severance tax rebate program changes
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that would enact several changes to the state’s coal severance tax rebate program passed in 2019 with the intention of encouraging capital investment in the coal industry. Senate Bill 718 would institute a base[Read More…]
West Virginia House Bill to close John Manchin Sr. Center officially dead
Sarah Marino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center will not be closing anytime soon after a bill calling for its closure has failed to pass in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Since House Bill 2626 was introduced, the Fairmont and Marion County[Read More…]
West Virginia House bill dealing with social media and elections becomes contentious
By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — What started out Wednesday as a debate on social media’s role in West Virginia elections turned into scrutiny of a member’s own social media posts. The West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 3307 on Wednesday afternoon, creating the Social[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate adopts state of emergency bill with big changes from House version
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill addressing the governor’s authority during states of emergency or preparedness. The Senate approved House Bill 2003 with a 33-1 vote Wednesday afternoon. Less than two hours later, the House of Delegates voted to reject the Senate’s version of the[Read More…]
