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 on the wisdom […]
Local Government
Bill to allow small counties to charge $1 fee for emergency services again moves through Senate
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate is making another go at enabling counties with lots of tourists and few residents to raise money for emergency services to accommodate all those visitors. […]
Senate sends two AI child porn bills to House
MORGANTOWN — The Senate advanced two bills to the House on Tuesday, both aimed at combating AI-era child pornography. SB 740 criminalizes altering a photograph, image, video clip, movie, or […]
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 5621 says that […]
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 Committee. Leaders of […]
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 matter for about […]
Manchin announces he won’t be running as a third-party candidate
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announced during an appearance in Morgantown Friday that he will not be running for president. “In the long game maybe we can make a third party […]
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 to end a […]
Additional tax bills coming for nearly 2,700 parcels in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — Due to a “clerical error” in Charleston, additional property tax bills will be issued for nearly 2,700 parcels tied to oil and natural gas production in Monongalia County. […]
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 Assistance Program. The […]
