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WV lawmakers rush budget to governor early to deal with any of his potential vetoes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1143+ words) The budget bill will land before the governor earlier than usual in the legislative process, a move that could help lawmakers override any vetoes." The rush highlights the contentious relationship between Gov. Patrick Morrisey and some members of the GOP-supermajority…...
WV House budget says no to governor's tax cut, yes to Hope Scholarship, flood prevention
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1102+ words) After more than two hours of debate, the House of Delegates passed its budget bill on Wednesday afternoon, notably leaving out Gov. Patrick Morrisey's requested personal income tax cut. The budget bill debate showcased little to no love between House…...
Morrisey endorses new Senate candidate, says more to come since he's unhappy with current WV Senate
1+ week, 3+ day ago (472+ words) Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on social media Tuesday he's endorsing Lewisburg pastor Jonathan Comer in his race to represent district 10 in the West Virginia Senate. (Patrick Morrisey/X) Gov. Patrick Morrisey is wading into the primary races for the West Virginia…...
House passes bill that eases zoning requirements for home-based child care programs
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (425+ words) This story was update on March 13 at 4: 21 p. m. to correct the spelling of Business and Industry Association CEO Michael Skelton's name. During Thursday's voting session, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to pass an amended version of a bill aimed…...
WV lawmakers" hallmark child care legislation becomes law without Morrisey"s signature
2+ week, 1+ day ago (896+ words) Years in the making, a bill aimed at improving West Virginia's drastic shortage of child care will become law without Gov. Patrick Morrisey's signature. The governor declined to sign the Republican-sponsored legislation that overwhelmingly passed the Senate and House of…...
Florida SNAP to ban soda, candy. Here's what else and when
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1033+ words) Starting in April, millions of Floridians who receive SNAP assistance will no longer be permitted to use those benefits to buy soda, energy drinks, candy, or prepared desserts as part of an initiative to encourage healthy eating. Florida is one…...
WVDOH accepts bids for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects in bid letting
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (278+ words) CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) " Eight bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects are among the 18 projects that were involved in a bid letting on April 14, 2026 held by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH). Governor Patrick Morrisey has put an emphasis on keeping…...
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 20 in Florida " See what other states have bans
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (391+ words) SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 20 in Florida. Several other states will also be implementing restrictions in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to…...
West Virginia is the last state with greyhound racing; new federal bill would end it
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (1776+ words) West Virginia is the only state in the country that still allows greyhound racing." A new bipartisan bill in Congress would ban greyhound racing nationwide, outlawing the country's last two remaining greyhound racetracks: the Mardi Gras Casino and Resort in…...
MN transgender athletes: Federal appeals court denies challenge to state's inclusive policy
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (501+ words) The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Minnesota's policy allowing transgender student athletes to play on teams matching their gender identity. The court agreed with earlier rulings that Female Athletes United cannot seek a preliminary injunction under Title IX. The case continues…...