MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates spent just over an hour Friday debating another one of its annual resolutions applying to Congress to call a convention of states to propose […]
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After ‘anti-stereotyping’ expires, Senate picks up ‘anti-racist’ bill
Just a couple of days after an “Anti-Stereotyping Act” expired in a House committee, the Senate took up a similarly themed “Anti-Racism Act.” A majority of the Senate Education Committee […]
House considers second locality pay bill
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates is working a second locality pay bill in the final weeks of the legislative session. The House Finance Committee originated and passed a bill […]
Delegates advance one bill and pause another
The House of Delegates Friday dealt with two bills meant to assure West Virginia’s youngest students have the support they need to succeed. Delegates delayed action on a bill meant […]
Senators express concerns over Russia-Ukraine
With news of Russia launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine Thursday, West Virginia senators expressed their concerns. Under President Vladimir Putin’s direction, Russia unleashed airstrikes on cities and military bases […]
Skaff’s homeless bill would limit encampment locations
CHARLESTON — House Minority Leader Doug Skaff told members of the House Judiciary Committee Thursday kids walking to school shouldn’t have to fear because there’s a homeless encampment nearby. Skaff, […]
WVU Student Government Association applauds Manchin and Capito’s support for renewing 1994 Violence Against Women Act
MORGANTOWN – Members of the WVU Student Government Association are pleased that Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito signed onto the bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act […]
State Senate adopts resolution rescinding 1972 ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
MORGANTOWN – A divided state Senate on Friday adopted a resolution to rescind the state’s prior ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. The fate of the ERA has been the […]
Sen. Capito tests positive for COVID
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced late Thursday afternoon that she tested positive for COVID-19. Her statement in full: “As I have routinely tested, today I received a positive […]
GO-WV marks first anniversary at winter meeting, hears from state’s D.C. lawmakers about fossil fuel issues
MORGANTOWN – GO-WV – the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia – celebrated its first anniversary during its winter meeting this week, and welcomed comments delivered by Sens. Joe […]
