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For second straight session, citizen-only voting measure dies in House
CHARLESTON – For the second consecutive session, a resolution that would have amended the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in West Virginia elections again died in the House of Delegates. -
Citizen-only voting measure seems likely to die again in House
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in West Virginia elections unanimously seems to be headed to death in the House of Delegates again this session. -
Democrats condemn bill that would trim timeframe for child sexual abuse lawsuits
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates bill would change the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse civil lawsuits. -
Lawmakers again aim for Constitutional amendment on citizen-only voting
CHARLESTON – A House resolution to amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in West Virginia elections has been introduced again. House Joint Resolution 13 was introduced February 18 by Delegate Scot Heckert (R-Wood). -
Campaign sign in House race could be violating federal election rules
CHARLESTON – A Charleston credit union potentially is violating federal election rules by displaying an election sign endorsing its CEO for a House of Delegates seat. -
Regarding Amendment One, it's us against them
Let’s fight back against the creepy campaign to put a price tag on human life. Vote for Amendment One and protect West Virginia’s love for our elderly, our toughness in the face of suffering and our willingness to sacrifice without counting the cost. -
To effect change, we must have information
CHARLESTON – It can be easy to underestimate the legislative work done through the interim committee process when we’re not under the microscope and in the thick of the regular session. -
Legal reform watchers call legislative session a success
CHARLESTON – While many have complained about the lack of results in the recently completed legislative session, a few legal reform bills were passed. -
Proposed amendment to add U.S. citizenship to W.Va. voting requirement passes House
CHARLESTON – A House of Delegates resolution that would create an amendment to the state Constitution ensuring only United States citizens can vote in West Virginia elections is now with the state Senate.House Joint Resolution 21 passed on a 96-0 vote February 6. -
WVAJ president says group's legislative goal is to protect right to trial by jury
CHARLESTON – As the legislative session rolls on, the president of a group for state trial attorneys says their goal remains simple. -
West Virginia only receives praise in latest Judicial Hellholes report
WASHINGTON – This year's annual Judicial Hellholes list praises West Virginia for a Supreme Court of Appeals ruling and a new law.