Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week
A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.
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Senate Democrats Formally Request Repeal Of Controversial DEI Bill
The state Senate’s two democrats have both signed a letter to Senate President Randy Smith stating that Senate Bill 474 did not properly complete legislative action, and should not be enrolled, authenticated, or presented to the Governor for approval. They are also calling on the governor to veto the bill if it reaches him.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState’s Democratic Party Continues Public Criticism Of Anti-DEI Bill Procedure
The West Virginia Democratic Party is demanding the reversal of the anti-DEI bill until what they call proper legislative procedures and transparent debate can take place.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIn Eleventh Hour, Senate Republicans Suspend Rules To Pass DEI Ban
Both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature voted to pass a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. But a technical error sent the state Senate into chaos Saturday night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLegislature Passes Two Bills That Combine State Agencies
The two bills, House Bills 2008 and 2009 combine four state departments into two. Sen. Patricia Rucker, a Republican from Jefferson County, is the chair of the Senate Government Organization Committee, where the bills were sent to after they passed the Ho...
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Legislators Discuss Home Rule And Checking In On The Safer Kentucky Law, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, legislators discuss a bill that would remove the ability of cities and towns across the state to set their own rules, called home rule, and a check-up on the consequences of the Safer Kentucky Law.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Talk Home Rule
On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sen. Joey Garcia, D-Marion, and Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, to talk about a bill that would remove the ability of cities and towns across the state to set their own rules. It’s called home rule.
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