Digging Into Halloween’s Rich History, This West Virginia Morning
Halloween is more popular than ever. We speak with WVU religious studies professors to learn more about the holiday's rich history.
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W.Va. School Bus Driver Shortage: Bus Routes Canceled, Parents Scrambling
Statewide, there’s about 4,000 buses and 2,900 drivers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPay Raise, PEIA, Tax Cut Bills Pass Senate And House
On Saturday, the House of Delegates met in an extended session and took up several major bills. This was an effort to shore up the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnion Leaders Voice Opposition To PEIA Bill
Union representatives say Senate Bill 268 would benefit the richest and hurt the poorest.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLocality Pay Bill Fails In House
House Bill 2953 would have created the Commission on Cost-of-Living Adjustments, tasked with designating the five counties most in need of locality pay adjustments. The bill failed on a vote of 42 to 56.
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Senate Moves Budget, PEIA, Pay Raises In Saturday Session
The Senate returned Saturday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. after a brief recess to pass several important bills including tax cuts, pay raises for state employees and a budget.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCommission Recommends Legislative Pay Raise
The Citizens Legislative Compensation Commission is recommending a pay raise for members of the West Virginia Legislature. Members of the West Virginia Legislature currently make $20,000 a year with additional money for participating in interim meetings and travel expenses.
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