MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates passed the bill to repeal the state’s limited ban on nuclear power, and it will head to the governor’s office. The Senate approved a […]
Tag: WV Legislature
A talk with Speaker Roger Hanshaw about West Virginia’s economic progress; we also ask about the Morgantown Mylan plant
MORGANTOWN – The Dominion Post spoke with House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw this past week about the three recent big economic development announcements and about the state’s progress. We […]
Senate passes school water bottle filling station bill; House adopts resolutions for member floor speeches, power grid stability
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate debated a bill on Friday to require water bottle filling stations in schools, while across the Capitol delegates wrestled with a resolution allowing members to […]
House panel hears arguments for and against lifting nuclear ban during public hearing
MORGANTOWN — The House Government Organization Committee heard arguments for and against the bills to lift the ban on nuclear power during a Friday public hearing. SB 4, one of […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 2
Good: SB 477 — to establish the PROMISE Plus scholarship, which will supplement the PROMISE scholarship to equal the full cost of tuition for students who meet “more rigorous” standards. […]
Justice recounts state’s progress and offers some proposals during his State of the State Address
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice delivered his postponed State of the State Address Thursday evening in a packed House of Delegates chamber. He sprinkled some new proposals among his accounts […]
Mike Oliverio announces run for state Senate; previously served 1995-2011
MORGANTOWN – Former state Sen. Mike Oliverio announced on Thursday his intention to seek office once again. The Morgantown Republican will seek the 13th District Senate seat. Candidate filing runs […]
A look at bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 27
MORGANTOWN — Here is a look at some of the bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 27. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 493, to require each county board […]
Senate passes fossil fuel boycott bill; House panel OKs two bills to promote rare earth element extraction from mine water
MORGANTOWN – Legislators moved several energy-related bills on Thursday, dealing with fossil fuels and rare earth elements. The Senate approved SB 262. It allows the state treasurer to put financial […]
Bills could defy Constitution, flout gov’t transparency
A First Amendment violation waiting to happen Among SB 262’s terms, the bill includes: “authorizing the Treasurer to exclude financial institutions on the list from the selection process for state […]
