WV Press Release Sharing By Cheyenne DeBolt, West Virginia Legislature CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia House of Delegates on Friday concurred to complete legislation on House Bill 2024, Budget Bill. The House and Senate worked to create a compromise within this version of the Budget bill. The Budget is as follows (Department totals for[Read More…]
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At the WV Legislature: Senate Military Committee looks at National Guard allowances, memorial
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Military Committee, on Monday, considered HB 3233, which addresses uniform and equipment allowances for members of the W.Va. National Guard. Also considered was HB 3398, a bill which seeks to establish the “West Virginia Memorial to Fallen Heroes of[Read More…]
Our Next Energy to build battery storage system manufacturing facility in Jackson County, W.Va.
Governor Justice makes announcement, points out over 100 new jobs with hiring starting in 2024 WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, has entered into an agreement with the State of West Virginia to locate its Aries Grid battery[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House passes SB-577 to cap copays on insulin; Legislation returns to the Senate
AARP-WV sees support for the legislation, hopes to see it reach the Governor By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia took another big step toward lowering its cap on copays for insulin and other diabetic-devices on Friday, with the House of Delegates passage of Senate Bill (SB)[Read More…]
Ground broken for BHE Renewables’ $500 million solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site in Jackson County, WV
Media Advisory: Project adds more jobs and investment with ONE’s Aries Grid Factory; Formal announcement expected Monday WV Press Release Sharing JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia state leaders joined the top executives of three companies Saturday to break ground on a project to build the future of American manufacturing[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates passes bill named for slain Charleston Police Officer Cassie Marie Johnson
Lori Kersey, HD MediaCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Friday that would make it a felony punishable by up to life in prison to obstruct a police officer or other first responder in a way that results in their death.The House unanimously passed SB 490[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Workforce Committee gets feedback on soft jobs for seniors program
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an effort to increase the state’s workforce participation rate, members of the Senate Workforce Committee met on Friday to hear from various agency leaders regarding their potential participation in a soft jobs for seniors program. This program, first presented in[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Judiciary considers aerial drones, advances five bills
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday, advanced five pieces of legislation, including the “Motorsports Responsibility Act,” and the creation of requirements regarding aerial drones. First on the committee’s agenda was consideration of HB 3448. As explained by Senate Counsel Hank Hager,[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Pensions Committee advanced bills, including legislation addressing retired sheriff deputies and Municipal Police Officer and Firefighter Retirement System
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Pensions Committee advanced five bills on Wednesday, including one allowing retired deputy sheriff’s to become re-employed, yet still receive their full retirement benefits, and one allowing members of the Municipal Police Officer and Firefighter Retirement System to use annual[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice signs Campus Self-Defense Act
West Virginia joins 11 other states in allowing law-abiding permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony this week for Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act. This bill allows law-abiding West Virginians,[Read More…]
