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 the Senate by […]
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Morrisey helps lead 21-state effort to clarify how American Rescue Plan COVID relief restrictions affect tax-cut efforts
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and two other state attorneys general are leading a 21-state push to seek clarity on tax cut prohibitions in the American Rescue Plan. […]
House approves Senate bill to raise money to provide more well inspectors for Office of Oil and Gas
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a Senate bill to raise money for the underfunded and understaffed Office of Oil and Gas, which is responsible for inspecting gas […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, March 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Tuesday, March 16. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Tuesday was the last day to introduce […]
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 bill that was […]
A sampling of bills introduced Monday, March 15
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Monday, March 15. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Tuesday will be the last day to […]
House committee approves bill critics say aims to keep Confederate monuments on state Capitol grounds
MORGANTOWN – The House Government Organization Committee on Monday approved a bill opponents say is aimed at keeping Confederate monuments on state Capitol grounds. It will head to the full […]
House OKs resolution for Congressional term limits amendment; Senate OKs revamp to House union dues bill
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates on Thursday adopted an amendment calling for a constitutional convention to approve Congressional term limits. And the Senate adopted a Judiciary Committee amendment to […]
A look at CARES spending and money coming under the American Rescue Plan
BE INFORMED: This is one in a series of articles to mark Sunshine Week, which is a national initiative to educate the public about the importance of open government. MORGANTOWN […]
A sampling of bills introduced Friday, March 12
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Friday, March 12. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 634, to require that law-enforcement officers […]
