Here is a question West Virginia legislators always need to ask themselves, especially in the closing days of a session: Is it better to do something or do nothing? That […]
Tag: unemployment benefits
Feb. 5 letters to the editor
Anti-trans is anti-Scripture There is a growing list of anti-trans bills introduced by the West Virginia Legislature targeting transgender persons’ access to medical care, job opportunities and human rights. Several […]
W.Va. legislators making unemployment benefit changes
West Virginia legislators are trying once again to make long overdue improvements to the state’s unemployment benefits program. The Senate on Monday passed and sent to the House SB 59 […]
State Senate advances bill to reduce unemployment benefits period, set work-search criteria to House of Delegates
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate advanced its unemployment benefits bill — decreasing the number of weeks and establishing job-search criteria — to the House on Monday. Three Republicans joined two […]
Senate again moves bill to limit duration of unemployment benefits, set job-search requirements
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate is making another go at revamping how and for how long workers can receive unemployment benefits. The Government Organization Committee on Tuesday gave its thumbs-up […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 5
Good: HB 4355 — to require the governing board of a higher education institution to publish a list of required textbooks, and whether they are open resource or free. The […]
W.Va. Republicans moving big changes to unemployment system
West Virginia is moving toward significant changes in the state’s unemployment system. The Republican-led Senate has passed legislation that will tie benefits to economic conditions in the state, require more […]
Senate passes 2 bills setting new limits and requirements for unemployment benefits
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate spent a couple hours Tuesday debating and then passing two bills placing new limitations and requirements on unemployment benefits. Supporters said they will attract new […]
Extra benefits for anti-vax jobless?
by Michael R. Strain Since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020 and the federal government began using extraordinary measures to support workers, households and businesses, Republicans have been concerned that […]
Guest essay: Decision to cut off benefits harms W.Va. families
by Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer In May, it was decided West Virginia should forego enhanced unemployment benefits. Since there are plenty of job vacancies, it was concluded some receiving benefits […]
