MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Saturday. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 274, from the governor, same as HB 2019, […]
Government
House Judiciary approves bill to curb governor’s emergency powers
MORGANTOWN – House Judiciary approved a bill Saturday to curb the powers of the governor in states of emergency and preparedness. Gov. Jim Justice declared the COVID-19 state of emergency […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinic issues most doses yet to Preston residents
KINGWOOD — Preston County Health Department held its largest COVID-19 vaccine clinic yet Friday at Craig Civic Center, issuing 328 doses to area residents 65 and older. “We have the […]
COVID numbers falling as state anticipates additional doses
MORGANTOWN — While there were no specifics in terms of numbers, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday the state expects to receive an increase in its vaccine allocation. The state receives […]
House Judiciary OKs resolution to block court interference in impeachment
MORGANTOWN – The House Judiciary Committee okayed a resolution on Friday aimed at stopping state courts from interfering with impeachment proceedings. It also approved a bill to require unions and […]
A sampling of bills introduced Friday, Feb. 12
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Friday, Feb. 12. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 246, a resurrection of campus carry. […]
House Education approves bills updating charter school law, creating Jumpstart career savings program
MORGANTOWN – The House Education Committee approved a bill Thursday to update charter school legislation and another to create a new savings account program for people seeking to train or […]
A sampling of legislation introduced Feb. 11
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Thursday, Feb. 11. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 229, to provide for ranked choice […]
Bills clear first committee hurdles
MORGANTOWN – Legislative committee meetings got underway Thursday morning at the state Capitol and the House and Senate Judiciary committees made short work of a couple measures. One deals with […]
Justice: State’s high vaccine rates don’t necessarily mean less COVID
Gov. Jim Justice tapped an inevitable vein during his COVID-19 briefing with reporters Wednesday morning. He warned residents to be on guard against unauthorized individual sales of coronavirus vaccines online. […]
