MORGANTOWN – The first week of the 2022 legislative was overshadowed by COVID-19, and ended with a whimper as legislators held quick Friday morning floor sessions and […]
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A look at bills introduced Friday, Jan. 14
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Friday, Jan. 14. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 268, to […]
Delegate Danielle Walker receives MLK Achievement Award during WVU Center for Black Culture and Research program
MORGANTOWN — WVU’s Center for Black Culture and Research and WVU’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion marked MLK Day 2022 with a special Zoom program on […]
Consider before lifting nuclear ban
The West Virginia Legislature will be considering lifting the state’s nuclear energy ban this session. If images of Chernobyl, Three-Mile Island and Fukushima flashed through your mind, […]
House Health OKs bills barring abortions after 15 weeks, as well as sale of fetal parts from induced abortions
MORGANTOWN – The House Health and Human Resources Committee approved two abortion-related bills during its first meeting of the 2022 session. HB 4004 prohibits abortions after 15 […]
A look at bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 13
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Thursday, Jan. 13. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 255, to […]
Democratic leaders outline their legislative priorities for the 2022 session
MORGANTOWN — The leaders of the Legislature’s minority party gave an overview of the 2022 session goals during a Thursday morning press conference. This is an annual […]
Justice reviews state’s achievements in brief, written State of the State Address; offers health update via email
MORGANTOWN – In place of an in-person State of the State Address in front of a packed House of Delegates chamber, Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday delivered […]
Legislature begins 2022 session, minus governor’s in-person State of the State Address
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates on Wed opened its first day of the 2022 legislative session with prayer for Gov. Jim Justice. Across the Capitol, the […]
A look at bills introduced Wednesday, Jan. 12
MORGANTOWN – Senators introduced 249 bills the first day of the 2022 legislative session – some new, some carryovers from last year. Delegates introduced 56 new bills, […]
