Special Session

The West Virginia Legislature swiftly approved seven bills in a Monday special session to fund public health, education and transportation. A majority of those funds — which come from the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress in March — were already earmarked to cover the state’s expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Jim Justice announced that he’s calling the West Virginia Legislature into a special session Monday to fund state programs and agencies through federal dollars.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about Karst Topography, which makes up parts of the Mountain State. Also, in this show, we hear updates on West…

A handful of state lawmakers filed a petition with the state’s highest court on Friday, arguing that Gov. Jim Justice didn’t have the authority to issue…

The West Virginia House of Delegates voted during a brief special session on Monday to extend an application deadline for a tourism development tax…

Lawmakers in Charleston gaveled in Monday for a special session to address three bills requested by Gov. Jim Justice. While the Senate quickly moved on…

West Virginia's special session is officially over.The Senate adjourned the education-focused session after a brief meeting Monday, capping a gridlocked…

The West Virginia House of Delegates will return to the state Capitol to finish up work on their first special session of the year. House Speaker Roger…

Despite tornado warnings and a brief recess in which lawmakers and the public were evacuated downstairs at the Capitol, the West Virginia Senate voted…

Updated Wednesday, Jun 19, 2019 at 11:40 p.m. The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed its version of a long, sweeping and controversial education…