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House to examine bill to set aside class time to fill out FAFSA
By Matt Maccaro, WV MetroNews
A bill passed by the House Education Committee last Friday would make it a priority for high school students to learn how to properly fill out the FAFSA form.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for the state Higher Education Policy Commission Dr. Adam Green said the bill would set aside class time for completion of the form.
“This really puts an emphasis...
Mucking up education
Republicans should stop playing politics and let the professionals do their jobs
Editorial Register-Herald
If you thought the Republican majority in Charleston couldn’t top itself with bad legislation, well, we’re here to tell you that it is trying.
So give them an A for effort.
Under Republican majorities in both houses, the West Virginia Legislature is pushing an extreme right-wing political...
Legislature overrides vetoes of right to work, prevailing wage repeal bills
By Pamela Pritt Register-Herald Reporter
A day after Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed legislation high on the GOP agenda, the state Legislature took action to override his disapproval of the measures.
The vote to override in the State Senate was an 18-16 party line vote on both right to work, SB1, and the repeal of the state's prevailing wage rate, HB 4005.
Senate Majority...
More discussion on common core before return to agenda
By Jeff Jenkins, WV Metronews
The status of the bill that would repeal the Common Core teaching standards in West Virginia remains unclear heading into next week.
The bill was taken off the House Education Committee’s agenda before its Friday meeting.
Del. Dave Perry (D-Fayette) questioned committee chair Paul Espinosa (R-Jefferson) at the end of Friday’s meeting about the move. Espinosa told...
Tomblin’s vetoes short-lived; right to work, repeal of prevailing wage now law
By Jeff Jenkins, WV Metronews
The House of Delegates and state Senate made quick work of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s vetoes on the bills that will repeal the state’s prevailing wage and make West Virginia a right to work state in votes taken during Friday’s floor sessions.
The Republican-controlled Senate overrode both vetoes on an 18-16 party line vote while the House voted 55-44...