By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District The House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, March 11th, at midnight, after another history-making regular legislative session.A total of 332 bills completed[Read More…]
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Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithMarch 8: Sherry Landers of Buckhannon, shoplifting, guilty plea, fine/court costs/restitution assessed; Deborah E. Robinson of Napier, expired registration, dismissed proof provided; Candace Jean Conrad of Glenville, false[Read More…]
Braxton teacher charged with sexual abuse of student
On Thursday, March 2, Senior Trooper C.D. Harper of the Sutton Detachment of the West Virginia State Police received a complaint that a female juvenile student at Braxton County High[Read More…]
W.Va. state programs, agencies working together to create non-traditional employment pathways for women
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human[Read More…]
WV Legislature completes 332 bills during 2023 session; Governor has up to 15 days to consider legislation
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the first session of the 86th West Virginia Legislature, legislative staff reports 332 bills were advanced – 203 House Bills, 129 Senate Bills – to[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates advances multiple bills, including TikTok ban on government devices
Student Journalist Press Freedom Protection Act advances By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With only one day to go in the 2023 legislative session, members of the[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Saturday
Saturday, March 11The 60th and final day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: State Senate advances appropriations bills on third reading
Senator Karnes removed from floor session By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Senate, on Friday, began the final hours of the 2023[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House debates SB 523 – Use of Economic Development Project Fund to provide incentives to businesses and site development assistance
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On day 59 of the state’s 86th Legislature, tensions were high in the House as delegates debated bills on third reading.[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates concurs to complete FY 2024 Budget; General Revenue Fund – $4,874,575,878
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[Read More…]