Easter Bunny Expected At Morrisey’s Inaugural Rhododendron Roll
West Virginia’s inaugural Rhododendron Roll will take place on the Governor’s Mansion Courtyard and Capitol Lawn on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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House Democrats Say Republicans Overlooked Laundry List Of Key Issues This Session
Just days remain in this year’s legislative session, but Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates say the wider legislature has insufficiently addressed key issues affecting residents across the state. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsControversial Senate Education Bills Get Hearings In House Committee
Senate Bill 154 seeks to prohibit public schools from providing instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity, while Senate Bill 474 is Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s bill to end DEI initiatives in state government.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Approves Controversial Changes To University Governance
Notably, House Bill 3279 would diminish the role of the student, faculty and staff members of each school’s board of governors and make them nonvoting members.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Debates Procedure Before Tackling Regular Business
A debate over a motion to discharge - to move a bill from committee directly to the House floor - delayed the chambers' business for close to two hours due to debates over parliamentary rules and procedures.
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House Lawmakers Eye Control Of State Schools
Several bills being considered by the legislature this year have reignited a long-running debate about who has ultimate control over the state’s schools.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSupreme Court Dismisses Democrats’ Petition For House Seat De Soto Won
The state’s Supreme Court has dismissed a petition from the West Virginia Democratic Party over a contested House seat vacated in January.
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