The Impact of Covid-19 on State And Local Governments
By Brian Skinner, Esq.
From the Well
At the center of the West Virginia state capitol is an area known as "The Well." It is the informal gathering place for lobbyists, reporters, constituents and lawmakers. Centrally located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed and deals are made.
Hanshaw: Changes under consideration for legislative session because of pandemic
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WV Metro News -- By Jeff Jenkins -- October 11, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are a number of scenarios under consideration by legislative leaders on how next year’s regular legislative session may look if the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Company says Brooke County Power's gas-fired plant project off for now
Charleston Gazette-Mail -- By Joe Severino Staff writer - October 10, 2020
The Brooke County Power plant project is off, at least for now.
The company behind the project, Energy Solutions Consortium, announced Friday the project won’t be moving forward, for the time being.
Are Poll Watchers Permitted in West Virginia?
By Brian Skinner, Esq.
865,000 women leave the workforce last month.
The Lilly -- Soo Youn -- October 7, 2020
Jenai A. Rossow was working full time at a county clinic near Ithaca, N.Y., when shelter-in-place orders forced the first overhaul of her work life. The mother of two and social worker was able to use paid emergency leave as schools and day cares shut down.
Marion Co., West Virginia, Commission proclaims October Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
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The Fairmont News -- By John Mark Shaver -- October 8, 2020
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — The Marion County Commission officially proclaimed October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month during its Wednesday meeting, hoping to spread awareness for action that those in abusive relationships can take.
US Supreme Court declines to weigh in on cannabis overtime pay case
Marijuana Business Daily -- October 6, 2020
How federal labor laws affect state-legal marijuana businesses could remain murky after the U.S.
West Virginia Supreme Court hears arguments in horizontal drilling taxation case involving Antero
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WV News -- By Matt Harvey -- October 6, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia’s Supreme Court justices heard arguments Tuesday on whether oil and gas companies owe tax on items like sleeping quarters, rented portable toilets and industrial-size trash containers at horizontal drilling sites.
Hanshaw wants Cabell Republican candidate for House appointed to open delegate seat
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WV MetroNews -- ByJeff Jenkins --
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw is urging Gov. Jim Justice to fill a new vacancy in the House of a Delegates with a Republican already on the ballot for the November General Election.