House Celebrates WVU Day
Charleston – Today marks West Virginia University Day at the West Virginia Legislature.
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Delegate Eldridge Announces Passage of the Pain Capable Unborn Child Act in the House
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Delegate Jeff Eldridge (D-Lincoln) is pleased to announce that House Bill 2568, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Act, was passed in the House. The passage came after vigorous debate among the House Delegates.
House Passes Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Charleston – Today the House of Delegates passed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.B.2568) by a vote of 87-12.
West Virginia Senate Passes Coal Jobs and Safety Act of 2015
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate passed with bipartisan support today SB 357, the Coal Jobs and Safety Act of 2015.
Unger Pleased With Eastern Panhandle Jobs Announcement
CHARLESTON, W.V. – Senate Minority Whip John Unger (D-Berkeley) says today’s news that global consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) will be a new manufacturing plan in Berkeley County is great news.
House Passes Two Major Bills
Charleston – Today, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed two bills that are a part of the major agenda items for the first session of the 82nd Legislature.
West Virginia Senate to Designate February 10 As Drug Court Day
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate will honor the state’s Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts with a resolution on the Senate floor designating February 10 as Drug Court Day.
West Virginia Senate Passes Comparative Fault Reform
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate today passed HB 2002, a bill relating to setting the limits on fault when multiple defendants are involved.
Delegate Caputo Fights for Mine Safety
CHARLESTON— As a miner, labor representative and legislator, Delegate Mike Caputo (D-Marion) said he is shocked by coal-industry supported legislation to loosen mine health and safety laws. ”This is an example of a radical agenda being pursued in order to benefit big business without any regard for worker safety,” said Caputo, who is a WV AFL-CIO Vice President and United Mine Workers of America District 31 international vice president. “I am truly astounded that just five years after the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster that took 29 coal miners’ lives, that anyone would be considering removing safety provisions intended to protect West Virginia miners in the event of a fire.
Kessler Calls For a Day of Action
CHARLESTON, W.V. – Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler (D-Marshall) is urging all West Virginians to come to the State Capitol as a show support for West Virginia’s working men and women and building contractors. Minority Leader Kessler made his plea from the senate floor following an attempt to kill SB 361, the bill to repeal West Virginia’s prevailing wage law.