Members of the West Virginia Legislature participated in tours to explore economic development in Grant, Tucker, and Randolph Counties during the June Interims. On Sunday, members were able to see Dolly Sods, the National Youth Science Academy, Big Timber …
The Joint Education Committee met this morning to discuss financial challenges facing county school systems. Four treasures from county school boards presented the school aid formula. The school aid formula consists of the total allowances for professional …
The Legislature is hosting interims in Canaan Valley this week. Today, the Joint Finance Committees met. First, the committee heard revenue updates from Deputy Secretary Pete Shirley. May’s total revenue is $381.5 million, exceeding the estimate by 13.2 …
House members spent over an hour Monday discussing data centers on the first of two days of House of Delegates-only interim meetings at the State Capitol. Much as it was during the 2026 regular session, local autonomy was a major point of conflict during …
At this morning’s House Finance Committee meeting, an update on FY 2026 revenue was provided. Tax refunds are just under $280 million. April General Revenue collections are $671 million, $70.1 million above the estimate and $27.3 million above last April …
The House of Delegates opened its post-session meetings with a general session on Legislative Oversight. Everyone knows it is the Legislature’s duty to pass bills, which become law. However, it is also the responsibility of the Legislature to ensure those …
This morning, Delegate Donald Lee Bennett took the oath of office. Bennett was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Delegate Larry Kump’s death. Clerk Jeff Pack administered the oath. Bennett, an account manager, accepted this position and wants to stop …
306 Bills completed legislative action (153 House Bills, 153 Senate Bills) 2777 Bills were introduced (1693 House Bills, 1084 Senate Bills) Senate Bill 819 provides nearly $4.9 million in surplus funds to William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital under the Department …
306 Bills completed legislative action (153 House Bills, 153 Senate Bills) 2777 Bills were introduced (1693 House Bills, 1084 Senate Bills) Senate Bill 586 modifies regulations for public water systems by establishing two categories for backflow prevention …
306 Bills completed legislative action (153 House Bills, 153 Senate Bills) 2777 Bills were introduced (1693 House Bills, 1084 Senate Bills) Senate Bill 1, The West Virginia First Small Business Growth Act establishes a program administered by the West …
This afternoon, the Senate met and completed legislative action on several bills, including Senate Bill 502, which would establish the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act. Senate Bill 947 would allow homeless individuals under the age of 18 to receive …
The West Virginia House of Delegates advanced several bills, including the following: Senate Bill 899 would permit teachers who have worked 15 years in their school setting to be certified to work as school principals. Senate Bill 947 would allow the State …
A group of Senators moved to amend “Raylee’s Law” into House Bill 5537, legislation originally intended to remove obsolete and outdated sections of the state education code. The move had to survive a series of challenges as to whether the amendment to the …
The West Virginia House of Delegates advanced several bills, including the following: Senate Bill 392 would reduce personal income taxes and increase the excise tax on e-cigarettes and vape products to $1.20 tax per cartridge or container. In the lengthy …
The Senate completed legislative action on a child care tax credit bill as well as a high school sports transfer repeal during the day’s first floor session. House Bill 4191 is intended to enhance child care accessibility and support for families and …
The West Virginia House of Delegates passed 49 bills, including the following: Senate Bill 531 would establish the First Amendment Preservation Act. This act would prohibit state agencies or any kind of organization receiving state funding from entering …
The Senate met on Thursday morning and adopted Senate Resolution 62, which would designate March 12, 2026, as West Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Day. The Senate also completed legislative action on several bills, advanced bills on third reading, and received …
The West Virginia House of Delegates advanced several bills, including the following: Third Reading Senate Bill 402 would create the Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act. This act includes programs to expand the apprenticeship training tax credit, allow …
The Senate completed action on nine bills, passed 24 back to the House for concurrence, and made it halfway through the second reading calendar during the day’s first floor session. House Bill 4169 modifies West Virginia law concerning the process for …
House Finance met this morning. Senate Bill 29 increases the salaries of all justices and judges in the state. Senate Bill 228 requires the Department of Human Services to provide child welfare workers with mobile technology that allows them to conduct …
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