MORGANTOWN — The state Senate passed its version of the TikTok ban bill on Wednesday and sent it over to the House, where its bill awaits Judiciary […]
Government
Bill to exempt certain workers from city user fees sparks confusion but passes House committee
MORGANTOWN — A bill to exempt certain employees from municipal user fees advanced out of a House of Delegates committee Wednesday morning, but with concerns that it’s […]
Gov. Justice hopeful for progression of proposed income tax cut
Gov. Jim Justice is hoping for an answer soon from the state Senate about his proposal to cut personal income taxes. “I’m going to be more blunt. […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, Jan. 31
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted.
Senate Energy Committee OKs bill to double number of oil and gas well inspectors
MORGANTOWN – A bill working its way through the Senate could more than double the number of oil and gas well inspectors working across the state. SB […]
House and Senate TikTok bans move forward; House committee approves Senate car inspection bill moving them to every two years
MORGANTOWN – A House committee on Tuesday gave its blessing to a Senate bill to change vehicle inspections to every two years, and approved the House version […]
Senate votes to end Future Fund investment account meant to capitalize on shale gas severance taxes
MORGANTOWN — A severance-tax investment fund once considered a great hope for the state is now heading for the dustbin. SB 444 will formally terminate the Future […]
House to consider gender-affirming surgery ban after judiciary debate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s full House of Delegates will consider legislation that would ban physicians from providing gender-affirming surgery to minors. The original version of House Bill […]
Economist says state could see growth
While Gov. Jim Justice hit the road again to promote an income tax proposal, Republican legislators were hearing an economist’s broader message about unleashing the power of […]
A sampling of bills introduced Monday, Jan. 30
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced on Monday, Jan. 30. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted.
