Government

‘Financial initiative’ for Yeager being readied for legislative action

By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mike Hall, Gov. Jim Justice’s chief of staff, told members of Yeager Airport’s governing board on Wednesday that “a financial initiative for Yeager Airport,” which would include funds to pay for the 10 percent local match needed to secure federal construction grants,[Read More…]

Wooton files to run for District 9 West Virginia Senate seat

The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Democrat Bill Wooton has filed to return to the West Virginia State Senate – where he served for 12 years, including 10 as chairman of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. Wooton also served in the House of Delegates, including a term as House Majority Leader and a[Read More…]

Kelly green floods West Virginia Capitol for Marshall Day

By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. A cornerstone of Huntington came to Charleston on Wednesday, turning the marble Capitol rotunda kelly green for Marshall Day at the Capitol. Representatives from about 40 organizations within Marshall University filled the rotunda with booths detailing the work they do, from the Student Government[Read More…]

Woody Williams commends West Virginia legislators on passing resolution supporting Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON – World War II Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams spoke to legislators Wednesday, commending them for passing a resolution supporting construction of a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on Capitol grounds. Senate Concurrent Resolution 6 notes the Legislature will work with the Hershel[Read More…]

Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 25

Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 16th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Motorola,  Upper Well Area; Chiropractic Day at the Legislature, Upper Well Area; GIS Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Christian Education Association, Lower Rotunda   SENATE:  Senate Convenes at 11 a.m.  On the Agenda:  UNFINISHED BUSINESS[Read More…]

SNAP bill moves out of West Virginia House Health Committee

By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would expand work requirements to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, along with requiring asset tests for public assistance, has been passed out of the House Health and Human Resources Committee. House Bill 4001 would implement work requirements for[Read More…]

Lottery Commission introducing bill to legalize sports betting at WV casinos

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Anticipating that the U.S. Supreme Court this year will overturn federal law prohibiting most states from legalizing sports betting, the state Lottery Commission will be introducing legislation this session to permit sports betting at state casinos, Lottery counsel Danielle Boyd told the[Read More…]

Arvon appointed to West Virginia 9th District Senate seat

By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Raleigh County Delegate Lynne Arvon to fill the 9th District Senate seat left vacant after Sen. Jeff Mullins resigned earlier this month. Arvon was sworn in Tuesday morning to the seat which represents Raleigh and Wyoming counties.[Read More…]

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