MORGANTOWN — Sen. Mike Caputo, D-Marion, announced Monday he will not seek reelection in 2024. Caputo represents the 13th Senate District, which spans the most-populous portions of Marion and Monongalia counties along the I-79 corridor. “It has been truly humbling that the people ...
MORGANTOWN – It was a herky-jerky day at the Capitol on Tuesday, as the House and Senate worked to wrap up the special session that began Monday. The House started its 9 a.m. Floor session at about 10:30, and with periodic breaks, worked through its list of bills just before 6:30. It ...
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate moved several bills providing money for roads and corrections over to the House on Monday, the second day of the special session. SB 1027 sends $150 million to the Division of Highways: $100 million for maintenance of secondary roads not eligible for federal ...
EMS workers across the state were left in dismay after their request to Gov. Jim Justice for inclusion in a special legislative session this week was denied. In a joint letter to the governor on Aug. 1, the West Virginia EMS Coalition and West Virginia State Fireman’s Association asked ...
MORGANTOWN — Only about half of the state's 301 water utilities had responded to a Public Service Commission fire hydrant safety survey — well after the July 28 deadline — the PSC told legislators Monday morning. They had about 150 responses so far, so the PSC will be issuing a ...
Earlier this year, the West Virginia Legislature and Gov. Jim Justice agreed on the largest tax cut in state history. The new law will allow individuals and small businesses to save a total of $750 million a year on their taxes. A key provision allows West Virginians to receive a ...