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Tag: teacher strikes
Teacher strike bill becomes law without governor’s signature
MORGANTOWN – The bill spelling out penalties for teachers and school personnel who go on strike has become law, but without the governor’s endorsement. SB 11 passed […]
Senate OKs bill to prohibit union dues deductions from public employee paychecks; goes back to House
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Tuesday approved along party lines a bill that opponents say is aimed at doing away with teachers unions. Its a House […]
House of Delegates OKs teacher strike bill, impeachment constitutional amendent resolution
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates on Tuesday narrowly passed the Senate bill regarding teacher strikes, but easily surpassed the two-thirds supermajority needed to adopt a resolution […]
House amends Senate teacher strike, health board bills; both up for House passage on Friday
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates made substantive changes to the Senate teacher strike and county health board bills Thursday, in preparation for passing both bills Friday […]
Bills that make us go ‘hmm … ’
Multiple bills introduced in the Legislature this session have made us scratch our heads or raise an eyebrow and ask “What?” or “Why?” Here are a few […]
Divided Senate OKs bill outlining penalties for teacher strikes; unanimously OKs WVU Rifle Team donation bill
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate approved the bill to outline penalties for teachers strikes and walkouts in a party-line vote on Monday. With more unanimity, Senators also […]
