September 2023 interims
State making progress on PFAS studies, sampling but funding still not secured
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is slated to start sampling next month on more than 100 sites across the state to identify levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAS, in raw water, but a majority of funding for the undertaking has yet to be secured. The testing at 106 sites is necessary to […]
West Virginia PEIA may raise rates next year, director says
West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency may raise rates for members again next year, director Brian Cunningham told state lawmakers Tuesday. “According to our strategic plan there are premium increases forecast for fiscal year 2025,” Cunningham said. “We’re going to do everything we can to prevent those premium increases and it would be premature for […]
Lawmakers discuss bail, reporting requirements after bill failed to pass last month
After failing to pass a bill during last month’s Special Session that would have changed bail procedures in the state and added reporting requirements meant to limit the number of people being held behind bars without a conviction, lawmakers on Monday had further discussions with individuals who work on both sentencing and bailing out people […]
Gee a no-show for state lawmakers, who got a closer look at WVU budget ahead of programs, jobs cuts
West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee did not attend his scheduled meeting with lawmakers Monday morning to discuss the university’s $45 million budget shortfall. The university’s Board of Governors is expected to cut dozens of academic programs and jobs on Friday in an effort to deal with the financial issues. Rob Alsop, vice president […]