Gov. Jim Justice’s call to eliminate the personal income tax on Social Security has become a three-year phase-out under a bill advanced Friday by the House Finance […]
Government
Public libraries now open to obscene material display charges
CHARLESTON — Delegates passed legislation opening public and school libraries up to felony charges for the display or dissemination of obscene material to minors. Lawmakers debated the […]
Manchin announces he won’t be running as a third-party candidate
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announced during an appearance in Morgantown Friday that he will not be running for president. “In the long game maybe we can make […]
Commissioner says emergency status for jails staffing could wind down soon
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s corrections commissioner has expressed optimism about progress in recruiting and retaining personnel. Thursday, a delegate asked when state officials will be confident enough […]
A sampling of bills introduced Friday, Feb. 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Friday, Feb. 16. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
Mon Power, Potomac Edison reach settlement in net-metering credit reduction for home solar customers
MORGANTOWN – Mon Power and Potomac Edison have reached a settlement with the various parties involved in the companies’ proposal to the Public Service Commission to reduce […]
Senate Texas resolution, House raw milk bill stir debate during Friday floor sessions
MORGANTOWN – The Senate and House cruised through lists of bills on Friday. A Senate pro-Texas resolution and a House raw milk bill stirred the most debate. […]
House Education approves bills on U.S. motto, Intelligent Design, drunk bus drivers
MORGANTOWN – The House Education Committee advanced tweaked versions of two Senate bills on Friday – one regarding the U.S. motto and one enabling the teaching of […]
A sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 15
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 15. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
Senate committee advances bill to prohibit ranked-choice voting
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Government Organization Committee took a swipe at ranked-choice voting on Thursday, advancing a bill to prohibit the practice in local government elections. SB […]
