Kids as young as 14 could get a job without a work permit under a bill passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates. Delegates were split […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Workers could retaliate against attacks without fear of firing
CHARLESTON — Employees who defend themselves from attacks in the workplace could not be fired under a bill advanced Monday by the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill […]
Bids taken for opioid settlement duties
The West Virginia First Foundation, which is responsible for guiding how the state uses money from opioid litigation settlements, has awarded some of the contracts to support […]
House Finance advances bill to phase out income tax on Social Security
Gov. Jim Justice’s call to eliminate the personal income tax on Social Security has become a three-year phase-out under a bill advanced Friday by the House Finance […]
Public libraries now open to obscene material display charges
CHARLESTON — Delegates passed legislation opening public and school libraries up to felony charges for the display or dissemination of obscene material to minors. Lawmakers debated the […]
Commissioner says emergency status for jails staffing could wind down soon
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s corrections commissioner has expressed optimism about progress in recruiting and retaining personnel. Thursday, a delegate asked when state officials will be confident enough […]
Senate proposal expands work requirements for SNAP benefits for adults without dependents
CHARLESTON — Senators are advancing a bill that would expand requirements for work or employment training for able-bodied adults without dependents for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition […]
College students testify for bill to alleviate food insecurity
CHARLESTON — College students from West Virginia and Marshall universities testified about experiences with food insecurity in support of a bill called the “Hunger Free Campus Act,” […]
‘Crime in parking lot is crime in building’
CHARLESTON — The full House of Delegates will consider opening up public and school libraries to felony charges for the display or dissemination of obscene material to […]
Amendment to broaden Women’s Bill of Rights mostly whittled away
CHARLESTON — The Women’s Bill of Rights, as introduced at the West Virginia Legislature, would codify the definitions of “man” and “woman” while assuring availability of single-sex […]