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Bill To Raise Minimum Teacher Pay Has Hidden Complexities

Senate Bill 516 would increase the state’s minimum salary for teachers with a bachelor’s degree or higher to $50,000, bringing West Virginia in line with neighboring states like Virginia and Ohio.

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Senator Provides Update On Hancock County Schools Financial Crisis

Hancock County Schools is no longer at imminent risk of missing payroll. But lawmakers still need to address the district’s financial crisis.

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Morrisey Pushes Lawmakers For 10% Tax Cut

Gov. Patrick Morrisey made his case for a 10% state income tax cut in front of a crowd in Parkersburg.

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Supreme Court Says New Charter Schools Can Open In W.Va.

The state can continue to create new charter schools, according to a decision Thursday by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, at least while the appeal process works its way through the system. 

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