
House Updates Patient Brokering Act
Today, the House passed Senate Bill 241, which gives the Inspector General authority to receive and investigate complaints of patient brokering. Amendments were offered and rejected on

House Judiciary Advances Bill Recognizing fetus as victim in DUI Accidents
The Committee on the Judiciary met this afternoon to consider the following legislation. House Bill 3302 recognizes an embryo or fetus as a distinct unborn victim for the

2023 Sport Fishing Advisory Announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2023. The 2023 advisory

House Gov Org Amends Social Worker Requirements
The Committee on Government Organization met this afternoon and advanced the following. House Bill 2309 streamlines the renewal process for the Managed Timberland Program through the creation of

Senate Passes Bill to Provide Free Feminine Hygiene Products in Schools
The Senate passed SB489 on Wednesday, legislation that would require all county boards of education to provide free feminine hygiene products to students in grades three through

Senate Releases Comprehensive Plan to Provide Tax Relief to West Virginians
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate today announced its plan to reduce the tax burden of West Virginians by approximately $600 million through a combination

Gov. Justice announces winners of 2023 lifetime license giveaway
Winners include 13 West Virginia residents and 13 non-residents CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced the

Innovative construction method results in historic bridge build in Beckley
CHARLESTON, WV – Construction crews are working on a historic bridge project in Beckley. Contractors are building a 190-foot span at Stanaford Road using an innovative construction

Early Childhood Advocates Plan Legislative Lobby Day in Charleston, West Virginia, on Valentine’s Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Advocates for early childhood education and care today announced a legislative lobby day on Feb. 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the West