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Recent News About West Virginia State Senate
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Legislative auditor praises Supreme Court for changes made over the last year
CHARLESTON – Legislative auditors are praising the state Supreme Court for establishing and updating policies and procedures regarding the judicial system’s use of state assets. -
Morrisey, lawmakers unveil legislation meant to protect those with preexisting conditions
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and legislative leaders have announced planned legislation that would maintain protections for those with preexisting conditions. -
Teacher unions plan to sue state over charter schools
CHARLESTON — The three education unions in West Virginia are planning to sue the state over the recent omnibus bill that included funding for charter schools. -
Drug crisis calls for action to heal our state
When I look at West Virginia and our debilitating drug epidemic, it shakes me to my core. I cannot understand why our current governor’s plan to address this challenge remains in draft form after being office for over 1,000 days. I know just about every nook and cranny of our state, and this crisis touches all of us. It’s why I recently announced a lengthy and detailed action plan to address this crisis. -
Americans for Prosperity releases annual legislative scorecard
CHARLESTON — Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia released its annual scorecard for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting how state legislators voted during the 2019 session. -
State lawmakers shouldn't waste millions on an unnecessary intermediate court
CHARLESTON – West Virginia's legislative leaders say that they want to reduce the size of state government and eliminate government waste. If that's the case, then why do they want to add a whole new layer of government to our judicial branch that will waste millions in our tax dollars? We don't need an intermediate court. -
West Virginia lawsuit climate ranking holds steady at 45
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Virginia ranks 45th in the nation for lawsuit climate, according to a new survey released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. The survey, released Sept. 18, shows the Mountain State in the same spot it was in the last survey from 2017. -
West Virginians benefit from Senate Bill 1, comprehensive education reform
CHARLESTON – When I became West Virginia Lieutenant Governor and Senate President, I vowed to make education a priority. To me, those weren’t just empty political words. I knew in order to move our state forward, we had to abandon the failed policies of the past, end the days of playing politics with our children’s education and commit to passing meaningful reform. -
Homelessness label grabs attention, but may obscure real issues
CHARLESTON – Words are powerful, and they have a particular power when it comes to public policy. As we talk about problems we face in our communities and propose solutions, we have a responsibility to use words precisely and responsibly to describe our world as it is. -
Nothing to fear from three public charter schools
CHARLESTON – There is no greater responsibility of state government than to provide a thorough education for our children. American leaders from every generation have recognized the importance of a world-class, public education. -
Back to school means even more this year
Carmichael says education reform brings needed changes -
What teachers unions really care about
Every profession has good and bad practitioners. The majority will be somewhere in the middle, but the best will be superb and the worst, very bad. This is true of doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc. -
Democratic lawmakers urge Justice to veto House education reform bill
CHARLESTON – A chorus of Democratic lawmakers are urging Gov. Jim Justice to veto the recently passed House education bill. House Bill 206 passed the House of Delegates last week, and the state Senate approved it June 24 by an 18-16 vote. Justice has indicated he'll sign it. -
Carmichael says state Senate could vote on House education bill as early as Monday
CHARLESTON – The state Senate could begin work on the House of Delegates’ education bill as early as Monday. -
U.S. Supreme Court puts impeachment petitions on its Oct. 1 conference agenda
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court will take a closer look at two petitions regarding the impeachment of members of West Virginia’s Supreme Court this fall. -
Jim Justice is neither Democrat nor Republican – He’s a narcissistic opportunist
For months, everyone has been talking about it, but now I am clearly and loudly saying it: Jim Justice is an embarrassment to our state and should resign and try to attend to his family business obligations. -
House replies to Workman's USSC impeachment brief, again says court should grant writ
WASHINGTON – The House of Delegates has responded to a brief about whether the U.S. Supreme Court should hear a case regarding last year’s state Supreme Court impeachment proceedings. -
Empowering parents, students and educators shouldn't be controversial
CHARLESTON – While some opponents of comprehensive education reform cheered its defeat during the 2019 regular legislative session, students, parents, and rank-and-file teachers have little reason to celebrate. -
Workman files brief saying why U.S. Supreme Court should deny Legislature's impeachment appeals
WASHINGTON – Attorneys for state Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman believe the U.S. Supreme Court should deny the state Legislature’s appeals regarding last year’s impeachment proceedings. -
Let's focus on what matters – our children’s education
MARINTSBURG – Recently, liberal union bosses and their allies at the Charleston-Gazette Mail have been leveling complaints and allegations against a respected, devoted member of the West Virginia State Senate.