March 1, 2023 West Virginia House approves pay raises for governor, other officials The West Virginia House has approved pay raises of 20% for the governor and five other state officials. The bill will be discussed next by the state Senate.
March 1, 2023 West Virginia House passes bill to ban child marriage The West Virginia House passed a bill that would ban child marriage for anyone younger than 18. Currently, anyone as young as 16 can get married with parental consent.
March 1, 2023 WA Senate unanimously passes bill requiring clergy to report child abuse, neglect The Washington Senate has unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would require clergy members to report allegations of child abuse and neglect.
March 1, 2023 West Virginia's 'religious freedom' bill heads to governor's desk after quick pass through legislature West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is expected to sign the "Equal Protection for Religion Act" into law just days after the bill passed through the legislature at lightning speed.
February 28, 2023 'I don't support it': Manchin will vote against new DC revision reducing penalties on violent crime Democrat Senator Joe Manchin does not support the D.C. city council pushing to reduce penalties on crime in the city and said he will vote in favor of the disapproval resolution.
February 27, 2023 West Virginia bill would give $25,000 in tax credits to ex-residents who move back A West Virginia bill would give $25,000 in tax credits to ex-residents to move back. The senate passed the bill unanimously and it is being sent to the House of Delegates.
February 26, 2023 California, Washington bills would allow transgender people to seal records requesting name change A bill in both the California and Washington legislatures would allow transgender children and adults to keep documentation of a name change private by sealing public records.
February 24, 2023 Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs into law restrictions on ‘adult’ performances Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law new restrictions on “adult-oriented” performances.
February 23, 2023 Alabama bill proposed to change 'good time' law named for slain deputy An Alabama bill was proposed that will cut the amount of time that inmates can shave off their sentences. The bill also states that under certain circumstances inmates can lose their credit.
February 23, 2023 Kentucky Senate approves bill to allow jail time for hazing charges The Kentucky Senate approved a bill giving jail time for hazing charges following the death of a university student. The bill would sentence offenders to up to five years.