CHARLESTON — Early last October, state lawmakers stood with Gov. Jim Justice as he promised a pay raise for teachers and other state employees. Justice pledged “that […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Justice: Greenbrier insurers dug in heels, led to cash-flow problems
CHARLESTON — The companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family filed a federal lawsuit asking for at least $100 million from insurance companies paying to […]
W.Va. House overwhelmingly passes teacher pay raise bill
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a pay raise bill that includes teachers, school service workers and State Police. The vote was 89 in favor, eight […]
Teacher pay raise bill moves to House floor
CHARLESTON — The House Finance Committee swiftly passed a standalone pay raise bill that includes teachers and school service personnel. Educators, who were still on strike over a separate […]
House votes to table omnibus education bill indefinitely
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates approved a motion that postponed an omnibus education bill indefinitely, essentially killing the bill. The motion to table the bill passed 53 to […]
Amid striking teachers, Justice again says he would veto Senate’s education bill
CHARLESTON — As teachers cheered behind him, Gov. Jim Justice said he would veto an omnibus education bill that has prompted a strike if it reaches his […]
Education bill amendment includes 1,000 education savings accounts and up to 7 charters
CHARLESTON — An amendment to be proposed in the state Senate on the omnibus education bill would include 1,000 education savings accounts and up to seven charter schools. […]
Former Justice Ketchum wants probation; prosecutors say jail time is appropriate
CHARLESTON — Lawyers for former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum are asking that he only be placed on probation or fined when he is sentenced this month on […]
Senate gets education bill; can accept, reject or amend House draft
CHARLESTON — A showdown is about to start on the big education bill. The state Senate is set to receive the House’s version of the bill today. […]
W.Va. House passes big education bill with significant changes
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed an omnibus education bill that’s significantly different from when it came over from the Senate. The bill passed 71-29 early Thursday afternoon, after […]
