MORGANTOWN — A House bill to keep Critical Race Theory out of West Virginia public schools met overwhelming opposition during a Wednesday public hearing in the House […]
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A look at bills introduced Tuesday, Feb. 8
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 596, to […]
House of Delegates OKs bill to enable advanced recycling of plastics, promote manufacturing
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates passed a bill on Tuesday that members hope will bring more manufacturing to the state. The Senate approved one to promote […]
Senate passes 2 bills setting new limits and requirements for unemployment benefits
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate spent a couple hours Tuesday debating and then passing two bills placing new limitations and requirements on unemployment benefits. Supporters said they […]
Infrastructure the focus of Preston County Day conversations at the Legislature
Improving Preston County’s transportation network was one idea pitched at a meeting between county officials and Mitch Carmichael, the state’s secretary of economic development, during Preston County […]
House passes bill to enable sale of rare earth elements extracted from mine water
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Monday passed its version of the bill to allow the state or private entities to sell rare earth elements and […]
A look at bills introduced Monday, Feb. 7
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced Monday, Feb. 7. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 587, to create […]
Landowner, environmental groups push for bills to put more gas well inspectors into the field
MORGANTOWN — A group of landowner and environmental interests spoke Monday morning about the pressing need to put more oil and gas well inspectors in the field, […]
Guest essay: Eliminating certificate of need will devastate hospices
by Janett Green Certain people inside and outside the West Virginia Legislature believe this year is the right time to eliminate the state’s certificate of need law. […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 3
Good: HB 4074 — Meghan’s Law; to train public school personnel and students regarding self-harm and eating disorder signs, prevention and treatment. The mental health crisis is […]
