West Virginia Legislature

House Reconvenes and Passes Three Bills

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:37:09 GMT

One report received concerned the passage of amended House Bill 212, which the House passed with an additional amendment and sent back to the Senate for passage.

Senate Receives One Bill From House in Afternoon Session

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:10:47 GMT

Senators reconvened in the afternoon to receive House Bill 219, which was passed by the House earlier today. The bill was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and advanced to second reading.

House Meets Briefly to Pass Supplemental Bill

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:34:48 GMT

The House met briefly this evening to take up for consideration the passage of supplemental appropriations bill, Senate Bill 2019.

Senate Approves Changes to Appropriations Bill

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:01:29 GMT

During its Friday evening session, the Senate concurred in the House?s changes to Senate Bill 2019 and passed the bill.

Legislature Passes Final Bill, Adjourns Sine Die

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:30:00 GMT

The Senate met today to pass House Bill 219, which was on third reading. Senate Bill 2010, the Senate?s version of HB 219, was committed to the Rules Committee on third reading.

Interim Highlights - June 2008

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:00:00 GMT

This issue of Interim Highlights contains summaries of Interim Committee meetings held June 22-24, 2008.

Senate President Delivers Commencement Address, Reminisces on his Time at Marshall

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Dr. Kopp, members of the administration and faculty, distinguished guests, fellow alumni and members of the Class of 2008 -- I am pleased to welcome you, the Sons and Daughters of the great John Marshall?to membership in the Marshall University Alumni Association!

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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:27 GMT

Senate Amends, Passes Teachers' Retirement Bill

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:54:55 GMT

During its 11 a.m. session, the Senate amended and passed House Bill 210 after suspending the constitutional rule requiring a bill be read on three separate days. This bill deals with the transfer election of pensions from the Teachers? Defined Contribution system to the Teachers Retirement System.

W.Va. candidates mostly ignore voter ed effort

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:04:39 GMT

But that has not stopped Project Vote Smart from offering a detailed rundown of at least some of the state's federal hopefuls in advance of November.

Democrats put up new opponent to Wittman

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:21:03 GMT

Bill S. Day Jr., of Warrenton, will replace Dr. Keith Hummel in the November election.

Van high school graduate becomes anchor on NewsChannel 3 Tonight

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

For many Boone County residents, when they turn on their television to view the nightly news, a familiar face greets them.

Pictures of the day

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:22:31 GMT

Eat your heart out Alycia Lane! Kacey Montoya is a news anchor for a CBS station in Palm Springs California.

Political Grapevine

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:43:08 GMT

Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Selective Reporting? We told you about Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick getting out of jail Friday.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:27 GMT

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Edwards' Affair His Most Costly Political Risk

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:31:26 GMT

Backed by his friendly Southern drawl, the practiced charm of a courtroom warrior and a smile bright enough to blind the camera's eye, John Edwards never lacked the confidence to take the big risk.

Experts assess Edwards' political future

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:15:36 GMT

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards' admission that he had an affair with a former campaign worker has many wondering what political future lies ahead for the Chapel Hill lawyer.

W.Va. remains red for most electoral map watchers

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:42:53 GMT

Though the political sands can shift before November, the leading national analysts who dabble in Electoral College math appear uniformly certain that presumptive Republican presidential candidate John McCain ...

'His Credibility Is Shot. His Political Career Is Over'

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:35:13 GMT

Backed by his friendly Southern drawl, the practiced charm of a courtroom warrior and a smile bright enough to blind the camera's eye, John Edwards never lacked the confidence to take the big risk.

Evening Senate Session Sees Amendments to House Bills Prior to Passage

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:35:16 GMT

The Senate met this evening to accept House reports regarding the passage of nine bills by that body. The Senate took those reports up for immediate consideration and read them a first time.