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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 25, 2026

Statewide Camping Ban Reintroduced In House

The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill Wednesday morning that makes it a criminal offense to camp or store personal belongings on public or private property without authorization.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 24, 2026

Senate Education Committee Originates Legislation To Supplement School Funding

An originating bill would redirect annual reductions in state aid back to schools, while other bills would require more oversight of county school district finances.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jan. 28, 2026

House Bill Would End Nonpartisan Election Of Local Officials

House Bill 4080 would require city council members and mayors across the state to run with party affiliation listed on the ballot.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jun. 16, 2025

Tucker County Residents Push Back Against Big Tech In Their Backyard

Residents in upper Canaan Valley say they want more information and more input regarding a microgrid energy project slated to be built just outside of their small town.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 27, 2025

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.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 21, 2025

Statewide Camping Ban Advances As Morgantown Prepares To Vote On Local Ban

The results of an April 29 vote on a local camping ordinance in Morgantown could be superseded by a statewide camping ban making its way through the state legislature.

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