CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Business & Industry Council, whose membership includes trade associations and businesses from 26 industries and representing over 400,000 workers, released the following statement today: While there are multiple budget proposals being considered and debated by the Executive and Legislative branches of government, the West Virginia[Read More…]
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WV House passes tax reform, balanced budget bills
From the West Virginia House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates Wednesday passed bills to balance the state’s budget while also providing comprehensive tax reform to give long-term tax relief to citizens and improve West Virginia’s economy by making it more competitive with surrounding states. “I have[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Thursday, April 6
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: Thursday, April 6, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS C. R. 61 – Requesting study of economic, health[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, April 6
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 6, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHY SOME DEMOCRATS HAVE A TOUGH CALL TO MAKE Ten lawmakers facing re-election in states[Read More…]
Go trout fishing on Earth Day – April 22 – at five West Virginia state park lakes
Release from the W.Va. DNR: Special trout stockings scheduled at parks on Saturday, April 22 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – To celebrate Earth Day falling on a Saturday this year, the Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will stock trout in five West Virginia state park lakes on April 22.. This is the first[Read More…]
WV Power open season Thursday at Appalachian Power Park
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Power open the 2017 season Thursday again the Rome Braves. Gates open at 6 p.m. with game time at 7:05 p.m. For tickets, visit http://www.milb.com/tickets/singlegame.jsp?sid=t525 Opening night includes beanie cap giveaway to first 1,000 fans; Thirsty Thursday specials with $1 Draft and $2 16ozc cans, and fireworks after[Read More…]
WV Power and Legends team up to bring famous feud to baseball
South Atlantic League rivals bring “Hatfield & McCoy” feud into 2017 season CHARLESTON, W.Va. (April 5, 2017) – The historic feud between two families that started over a pig in the late 1870s around the Tug River Valley area between West Virginia and Kentucky will again be battled out, but this time[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues one-day extension for W.Va. legislative session
From the Office of Gov. Jim Justice: CHARLESTON, W.Va.- Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he is giving the Legislature one extra day to pass a budget. As required by the state constitution, Justice issued a proclamation to extend the session to continue work on the budget. Justice said he was sad[Read More…]
Budget ideas abound in West Virginia, but no end in sight: Legislators can’t agree on multiple proposals
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register Editor’s note: With days remaining in the 2017 legislative session, West Virginia’s budget situation remains murky, with competing proposals from Gov. Jim Justice, the Republican leadership in the House and Senate and the House Liberty Caucus under consideration. Starting today, The Intelligencer[Read More…]
Lawmakers react to medical marijuana vote
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a surprise procedural move that catapulted a bill to legalize medical marijuana to the House floor and hours of debate over two amendments, the legislation passed by an overwhelming majority Tuesday. Lawmakers who supported the amended bill said the legislation wasn’t[Read More…]