The Legislature

Legislature Verifies Election Results, Senate Elects New President

The West Virginia Legislature convened for one day to swear in legislators, and elect both House and Senate leadership.

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Special Session Fails To Pass Income Tax Cut Or Childcare Relief, Advanced Nuclear Regulations

The West Virginia Legislature came together today in a Special Session.  In comments leading up to the special session, Gov. Jim Justice said he called the legislature to address three main issues:...

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Primary Election Shakes Up State Senate

Eight state senators will not be returning for next year's legislative session. That makes up nearly 25 percent of the upper chamber.  

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W.Va. Joins 39 Other States Without Social Security Tax

Single filers who made over $50,000 per year, and joint filers who made over $100,000 per year used to have to pay taxes on social security income. However the legislature passed, and the governor signed, a bill that will eliminate the tax for all earners.

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