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Recent News About West Virginia State Senate
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Citizen-only voting resolution unanimously passes state Senate
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in West Virginia elections unanimously has passed the state Senate. -
Citizen-only voting resolution moves ahead in W.Va. Senate
CHARLESTON – A resolution that would amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in state elections now is moving quickly. -
Citizen-only voting resolutions awaiting action in W.Va. Legislature
CHARLESTON – With just more than two weeks remaining in the 2025 west Virginia legislative session, two resolutions that would amend the state Constitution to ensure only United States citizens vote in state elections are languishing in committee. -
Two legal reform bills fail to pass Senate Judiciary
CHARLESTON – Tort reform advocates are expressing concern over the failure of two bills to make it out of the state Senate Judiciary Committee. But, a statewide group for trial attorneys say the defeat of the bills was a victory for West Virginia citizens. -
State Senate passes bill to bring back partisan judicial elections
CHARLESTON – The state Senate has passed a bill that would return partisanship to West Virginia judicial elections. -
Stuart nominated to serve as general counsel for U.S. DHHS
CHARLESTON – Mike Stuart soon could be moving from the state Capitol to the nation’s capital. -
Agencies need help in serving most vulnerable citizens
The good people of West Virginia are eager to assist those in need. To that end, the West Virginia Legislature supports enhanced funding to care for our state’s most vulnerable populations. -
Mum's the word (again) on the citizen-only voting amendment
“The people of West Virginia will not have any legitimate faith in the Legislature until they can say this amendment passed. I mean, it’s already passed both houses unanimously. Right now, I don’t know how a voter can trust the Legislature.” -
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. -
Properly affording government services: Economics 101
If legislators continue to demand an increase in base spending that equals or outpaces economic growth, we will never reach the point of properly affording government services -
Under the Capitol dome, West Virginia Republicans lack consistency
For years, Republicans complained when the Democrats were in charge that they could do whatever they wanted. The minority voice was like spitting in the wind, and GOP complaints about one party rule were legitimate. -
Stuart questions Biden's qualifications to be on W.Va. ballot
CHARLESTON – A state Senator and candidate for state Attorney General is questioning President Joe Biden’s qualifications for candidacy on the West Virginia ballot. -
Kentucky bill to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement passes House
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A proposed constitutional amendment that would require U.S. citizenship to vote in Kentucky elections has passed the state House of Representatives. -
Kentucky also wants to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A Kentucky lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require a voter to be a U.S. citizen. -
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. -
Proposed amendment would add U.S. citizenship to state voting requirements
CHARLESTON – A Senate resolution would create an amendment to the state Constitution providing that only West Virginia citizens who are United States citizens are qualified to vote in elections. -
State should pursue best-in-nation licensing reform
CHARLESTON – When regulations make it hard to earn a living, West Virginians suffer. -
Weld drops out of AG race, will seek state Senate re-election
CHARLESTON – State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld has dropped out of the 2024 race for West Virginia Attorney General. -
Letter to the Editor: Tarr and his constituents must be proud
After reading Senator Eric Tarr's hilarious and nonsensical commentary, I wanted to write and point out his obvious need for guidance from someone. -
WVU, Gee making right changes to move ahead
What is taking place at WVU right now is not unprecedented. It’s happening across the country as colleges and universities deal with the reality that our workforce is changing, and a four-year degree isn’t what it used to be.