After two hours of debate, West Virginia delegates passed a bill “relating to forbidding government limitations on exercise of religion.” Discussion on the House floor sprawled across […]
Government
Tax cut bill is now in House hands
CHARLESTON — The state Senate passed a broad-ranging tax bill in a flash on Saturday. Now it’s in the hands of the House of Delegates, which could […]
MUB management of Westover utilities must include stormwater infrastructure
If the Morgantown Utility Board is going to manage Westover’s sanitary sewer system, it needs control of the city’s stormwater system as well. Leadership from both MUB […]
Senate Finance quickly passes locality pay bill for state employees, school personnel
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Finance Committee flashed through a locality pay bill Monday afternoon, passing it without any discussion or debate. SB 593 opens by stating the […]
Candidates finalized for city’s April 25 ballot
The list of Morgantown City Council candidates who will appear on the ballot for the city’s April 25 election has been finalized. The ballot will include three […]
Senate sends outdoor alcohol area, health care, education bills to House
MORGANTOWN — Monday’s state Senate actions included booze, health care and schools. SB 534 began as a cleanup bill for some liquor legislation passed last year, but […]
House Energy hearing on bill to expand PSC power over local ordinances draws just one speaker
MORGANTOWN — A Monday morning House public hearing on a bill to expand the powers of the Public Service Commission drew only one speaker. Maria Russo spoke […]
House Education bill targets Chinese influence on college campuses; Senate passes Intelligent Design in schools bill
MORGANTOWN – The House Education Committee on Saturday approved a bill aimed at curbing Communist Chinese infiltration of college campuses. Across the Capitol, the full Senate approved […]
House of Delegates divides over cigar bar bill during Saturday floor session
MORGANTOWN – While cruising through a long list of bills during a Saturday floor session, the House of Delegates debated at length and divided sharply on a […]
Governor marks financial support for Form Energy
Gov. Jim Justice traveled to a historic industrial property in Weirton on Friday to sign a bill designating millions of dollars in state support for the site […]
