CHARLESTON – West Virginians have come to expect Gov. Jim Justice to step into coach mode for his State of the State Address – offering a pep […]
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WATCH: State of the State Address via YouTube
Click on the video below to watch a live stream of Governor Jim Justice’s address to the West Virginia state legislature. Coverage begins at 7pm EST. You […]
A sampling of bills from Jan. 8
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 8. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. HB 4001, the speaker’s Mountaineer Impact Fund, […]
WVU economic outlook for legislators: Pursue diversification, entrepreneurship
CHARLESTON – WVU economics professor John Deskins kicked off the 2020 legislative session with his annual state economic outlook. His points were similar to those of previous […]
Manufacturers Association promotes Manufacturing Growth Amendment to end the inventory and equipment tax
CHARLESTON — One day before the beginning of the 2020 session, legislators got a look at a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate the personal property tax on […]
Senate president, House speaker outline goals for 2020 legislative session
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s top two legislative leaders have their eyes on an array of bills for improving the state during the 2020 session, which begins Wednesday. […]
GOP legislators again eye cutting the business inventory and equipment tax
CHARLESTON – Republican legislative leaders hope to eliminate a tax they see as the primary hurdle to business blossoming in West Virginia. Democrat leaders are hesitant, without […]
Home builders share thoughts on changing state fire protection code regarding Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
MORGANTOWN — The National Home Builders Association and the Home Builders Association of West Virginia contacted The Dominion Post on Wednesday to offer their views on the […]
Proposed change to state electrical safety code could cost lives, experts say; legislators weigh change today
MORGANTOWN — Legislators will be considering an update to state building code on Wednesday and the National Home Builders Association is proposing an amendment to fire safety […]
Delegate Hansen to introduce Safe Drinking Water Act, revive Environmental Rights Amendment
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, will be introducing a bill in January aimed at protecting the state’s drinking water. He also plans to reintroduce a proposed […]
