By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia Senate parliamentarian repeatedly shouted at a Democratic lawmaker during a public floor session Wednesday night, alleging the senator had threatened to fire him. Senate President Mitch Carmichael broke up the altercation, directing Senate Sergeant-at-Arms to escort Jake Nichols, the[Read More…]
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Amended bill could now interfere with school consolidation
By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Senate Bill meant to prevent State Board of Education rule and policy changes from affecting school districts in the midst of consolidation has been amended to reverse its purpose. Senate Bill 621 originally stated that changes to West Virginia Board of Education policies,[Read More…]
WV House reverses point of school consolidation protection bill
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Greg Boso, R-Nicholas and Senate Bill 621’s lead sponsor, on Thursday afternoon tried to change a proposed amendment to separate legislation (HB 2561) to preserve language that was in SB 621. This came after the House of Delegates on Wednesday night[Read More…]
Senate advances bill to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill calling for the sale of Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley is up for vote today in the Senate. Lawmakers advanced House Bill 2366 to third reading Thursday, after approving an amendment that calls for a new 90-bed facility to be[Read More…]
Governor is ‘all for Sunday hunting’
By MICHAEL A. SAWYERS Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A spokesman for West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday afternoon that the bill passed to legalize hunting on Sundays on private land will be signed. “The governor is all for Sunday hunting,” said Carl “Butch” Antolini, Justice’s director of communication.[Read More…]
Senate bill amended to keep Beech Fork funded
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A threat to cut funding to Beech Fork State Park won’t turn into action this legislative session. The West Virginia House of Delegates advanced Senate Bill 535, which is drawn from Gov. Jim Justice’s proposal to reorganize West Virginia’s Division of Tourism, on[Read More…]
House shoots down attempt to limit public disclosure
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates on Thursday shot down a last-minute attempt to salvage a bill that would have limited the public disclosure of wages paid on government construction projects. Delegates, including many Republicans in the GOP-controlled House, voted 67-31 against an[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, April 7
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 7, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US HITS SYRIAN AIR BASE WITH TOMAHAWK MISSILES The attack of some 60 missiles blasted[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Friday, April 7
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: Friday, April 7, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. RESOLUTIONS SCR 64: Requesting study of Division of Purchasing UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 63:[Read More…]
Marshall University’s panel discussion on Fake News attracts students, community members
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications hosted a panel discussion examining fake news on Thursday at the University’s Memorial Student Center on Marshall’s campus in Huntington. See the livestream here: https://livestream.com/marshallu/events/7230279/videos/153531372 The panel was moderated by West Virginia Press Association executive director Don Smith. The keynote speaker[Read More…]
