By Lexi Browning For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation Wednesday that will strengthen penalties for violating the state’s whistleblower law, making House Bill 2006, which passed with unanimous support, the first piece of legislation to pass the House chamber in[Read More…]
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Senators Capito, Manchin highlight need for quality health care in rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., today joined Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., and 34 other senators in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price regarding health care in[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate continues cleanup of State’s obsolete rules, regulations
Release from the W.Va. Senate: “For too long, West Virginia has been ranked as having the most burdensome, onerous regulatory structures of any state,” Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, said. “This Legislature will act swiftly to remove regulatory burdens on job creators while maintaining reasonable rules to protect our citizens[Read More…]
Allan McVey appointed W.Va. Insurance Commissioner
Release from the Department of Revenue: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Allan L. McVey to serve as West Virginia’s Insurance Commissioner effective April 1. Gov. Justice said McVey’s insight into the insurance industry will serve him well as commissioner. “Allan McVey has 48 years of experience in the[Read More…]
WVPB’s board weighs options as budget cuts loom
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Faced with the possible elimination of nearly half of its $10 million budget, West Virginia Public Broadcasting could eliminate its service in parts of the state and rely on programming from neighboring states, members of the state Educational Broadcasting Authority were told[Read More…]
Inspiring WV student leaders recognized during ‘A Day at the Capitol’
By JIM WORKMAN The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Carrying on the legacy of former U.S. Sen. Jennings Randolph, D-WV, who spearheaded lowering the voting age to 18 in 1971, is of primary importance – and adds a sense of pride for all West Virginians, said Secretary of State Mac[Read More…]
Bill would stop flow of West Virginia Water Development Board payments
By JANET METZNER The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A bill that passed through the West Virginia Senate Government Organization Committee Tuesday would eliminate the salaries of members of the West Virginia Water Development Board, if it eventually becomes law. The four water board members earn $12,000 annually, and are[Read More…]
Whistleblower bill may be 1st to pass House
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first bill expected to pass out of the GOP-led House of Delegates is a bipartisan effort to enhance protections for whistle-blowers. SB 2006 had its second reading on the House floor Feb. 14 and is up for passage Feb. 15.[Read More…]
Senate committee discusses bill that would allow building code changes
By JIM WORKMAN The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would allow municipalities and county commissions to adopt building codes, as long as they are no more stringent than the state building code, was discussed Feb. 14 in the West Virginia Senate Government Organization Committee, but the bill[Read More…]
Several bills introduced to Legislature Feb. 14
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are some bills introduced Feb. 14. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors are noted. SB 281, would increase the number of on-site limited video lottery machines for private retailers from five to seven, and for nonprofits from 10 to 12. Sets a September bid[Read More…]
