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- U.S. Drought Monitor: Severe Drought Conditions Are Back in Martinsburg, Charles Town March 27, 2025MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — After a severe drought that impacted crops last growing season, the US Drought Monitor indicates severe drought conditions are back in part of the Eastern Panhandle. In the latest report issued this week, the Drought Monitor reports Martinsburg and Charles Town areas have moved from Moderate, or D-1 Drought to Severe Drought, or…[email protected]
- 44th Day of the Legislative Session – Here is the Senate Agenda March 27, 2025Thursday, March 27, 2025 – 44th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 41: Designating March 27, 2025, as Local Food and Farm Day THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 505: Ensuring Reliable and Affordable Electricity Act Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 529: Relating generally to…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda March 26th – 43rd Day of the 60-Day Legislative Session March 26, 2025Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – 43rd Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 10: Exempting certain meat processes from consumers sales and service tax (original similar to HB 2146) Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 35: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System…[email protected]
- WVDA Seeks Input on Plans for Aerial Treatment for Gypsy Moth Caterpillars in Greater Eastern Panhandle March 25, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is seeking the public’s input on a proposal for aerial treatment designed to limit gypsy moth infestation. The plan would treat approximately 17,328 acres of land in the greater Eastern Panhandle, including the counties of Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, and Morgan Counties which are…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda for March 25 – 42nd Day of Session March 25, 2025Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – 42nd Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 21: Requesting study of sexual assault crime rates in WV THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 128: Preventing courts from ordering services at higher rate than Medicaid Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 595:…[email protected]
- All Three Eggs Have Hatched in Nest at NCTC in Shepherdstown March 24, 2025SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Following a tragic nesting season last year in which the new eagle dad at the NCTC nest in Shepherdstown ate his eaglets, this year looks promising, with three eggs and some big news from Thursday according to Fish and Wildlife Historian Dr. Mark Madison: “We have some breaking news,” he punned about…[email protected]
- MetroNews Midday March 24, 2025Join 13 News and Tonight Live anchor Amanda Barren and MetroNews' Dave Allen weekdays from noon to 3pm.wvrcdigital
- Senate Agenda for Monday, March 24th – the 41st Day of the Legislative Session March 24, 2025Monday, March 24, 2025 – 41st Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 1: Requiring utility work and road paving coordination Eng. SB 100: Allowing members of State Police retirement system to use accrued leave as credit toward retirement Eng. SB 105: Updating retirement eligibility for…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda, Friday March 21st – 38th Day of the Legislative Session March 21, 2025Friday, March 21, 2025 – 38th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 10 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 39: Designating March as Kidney Disease Awareness Month SR 40: Designating March 21, 2025, as WV Arts Day THIRD READING Eng. SB 75: Changing distribution of income from excess lottery fund Eng. Com. Sub.…[email protected]
- Senate Agenda for Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 37th Day of Session March 20, 2025Thursday, March 20, 2025 – 37th Day of Session The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SR 37: Recognizing Energy Council on its 50th anniversary SR 38: Designating March 20, 2025, as Mingo County Day THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 450: Establishing WV Guardian Program Eng. Com. Sub.…[email protected]