CHARLESTON — The House Energy Committee went 30 minutes past its allotted meeting time on Tuesday debating a Department of Environmental Protection rules bill that contains a contentious a water quality […]
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Senate OKs post-mine tax credit bill to stimulate business, kills property tax hike bill
CHARLESTON — While teachers chanted and delegates killed the education omnibus bill at the east end of the Capitol, the Senate breezed through a handful of hardly noticed bills. One to […]
Racetrack satellite casino bill heads to House floor, along with bill to end limestone severance tax
CHARLESTON — A bill to allow West Virginia’s four racetracks to open satellite casinos in their home counties heads to the House floor after receiving its second committee Ok on Tuesday. […]
Legislators hear pros, cons of convention for amendments to U.S. Constitution
CHARLESTON – Sixteen people turned out for an early Tuesday public hearing on three House resolutions to urge Congress to call a convention of states to consider constitutional amendments. Ten […]
A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 18
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 18. This was the last day for Senators to introduce bills. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. […]
Senate approves intermediate appeals court bill with 1-vote margin; passes Sunday liquor sales bill
CHARLESTON – By a single vote, the state Senate approved the bill to create an intermediate appeals court bill, SB 266, and sent it to the House. Unlike previous years, […]
Resolution aims to rename bridge for Army PFC Andrew ‘Bo’ Harper
MORGANTOWN — “This is about honoring a man who gave his life for this country. I think it’s a small token to trade for a man’s life, to have a […]
Senate Transportation OKs Randy’s Dream road repair bill, but raises concerns about its costs
CHARLESTON — Thursday’s enthusiasm over the concept of Randy’s Dream was tempered Friday as Senate Transportation and Infrastructure pondered the details. Members learned that a drafting error led to a substantial […]
House sends medical cannabis banking bill to Senate
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates quickly passed HB 2538, the medical cannabis program banking bill, on Friday. There was no debate and no floor speeches. The bill creates two state […]
A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 14
CHARLESTON — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 14. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Feb. 18 will be the last day for Senators to introduce […]
