MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced on Friday, Jan. 13. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted.
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A look at bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 12
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced on Thursday, Jan. 12. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted.
Senate bill would allow medical professionals attached to SWAT teams to carry firearms for self-protection
MORGANTOWN – A bill once again working its way through the state Senate would allow specially trained medical professionals who accompany police SWAT teams on missions to […]
Senate Education OKs bill to help small county schools by setting enrollment base of 1,200 for state funding formula
MORGANTOWN — State senators are once again considering a bill to help some small, financially struggling county school systems by setting a base enrollment figure for their […]
Justice gives preview of budget
Gov. Jim Justice is calling for a “relatively flat” $4.884 billion budget that includes pay raises for most state employees and some increased financial support for the […]
Justice tops State of the State by proposing 50% personal income tax cut
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice topped a long list of State of the State legislative proposals with a 50% personal income tax cut. Justice addressed a joint […]
New 100-single-member House of Delegates opens 2023 legislative session
MORGANTOWN – The retooled House of Delegates opened the 2023 session at noon Wednesday. This is the first House in state history with 100 single-member districts. Voters […]
U.S attorney recognizes Monongalia County QRT
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) was one of 11 individuals or groups recognized by Willliam Ihlenfeld, United States Attorney for the Northern District of West […]
Mac Warner joins run for governor
CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner became the latest candidate in a growing race for governor, emphasizing public service and a battle against “woke” Washington, D.C. […]
Education, PEIA, DHHR, on list for Legislative session
Today marks the start of the West Virginia Legislature’s regular session. “The time that we’ll spend here in the next 60 days together goes by really, really […]