Renovations Underway For Historic Capitol Complex Mansion
Renovation work, stalled for decades, has begun on the oldest surviving residence on the Capitol Complex.
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Lawmakers Talk Latest Action As Crossover Day Comes To A Close
On this episode of The Legislature Today, it was Crossover Day at the West Virginia Legislature, meaning it was the last day for a bill to be read a third time in its chamber of origin. Chris Schulz talks with Dels. Kayla Young, D-Kanawha, and Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, about the day’s action.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Sends Religious Freedom Restoration Act To Governor’s Desk
A bill purporting to forbid “government limitations on the exercise of religion” now only needs Gov. Jim Justice’s signature to become law after Senate action late Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Approves Religious Freedom Restoration Act
A bill that looks at religious freedom was up for a final vote in the West Virginia House of Delegates Monday. House Bill 3042 is called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and is similar to a bill that failed in the West Virginia Legislature in 2016.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Rejects Controversial Religious Freedom Bill
In a surprising vote on the floor Wednesday evening, House Bill 4012 died on a 7 to 27 vote. The bill, known as the Religious Freedom Protection Act,…
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Democratic Amendment Significantly Changes House Religious Freedom Bill
After a late-night meeting Friday, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee emerged with a new version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUniversity, High School Students Weigh in Against Religious Freedom Bill
This story was updated March 2, 7:40 pm: House Bill 4012 died on a 7 to 27 vote by the West Virginia Senate. The bill, known as the Religious Freedom…
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