Good: SB 175 — updates offenses of extortion and attempted extortion. It specifically adds “or other thing of value” (understood to include sexual acts) to the list […]
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Keep your eyes on the government
Legal advertising in community newspapers gives local residents advance “public notice” of action our state legislators and other government officials plan in our communities. As residents, we […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 6
Good: HB 4630 — to allow a tenant to recover the full amount of their security deposit if a landlord has failed a dwelling unit inspection on […]
Bills could defy Constitution, flout gov’t transparency
A First Amendment violation waiting to happen Among SB 262’s terms, the bill includes: “authorizing the Treasurer to exclude financial institutions on the list from the selection […]
House committee OKs bill to set up state legal ad website, reduce ads and income for local newspapers
MORGANTOWN – The House Government Organization Committee passed a bill on Wednesday that some fear could help drive some local newspapers out of business. Members discussed and […]
Senate panel OKs bill to limit governor’s emergency powers, and bills regarding city annexation and legal ads
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Government Organization Committee Friday moved along bills to reign in the governor’s emergency powers, tweak how cities can annex land and change how […]
