http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines RSS Feed for WSAZ - Political - WV XGR Headlines en-us Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:27:24 GMT 2011-01-13T05:27:24Z en-us http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/State_of_the_State_Address_113433869.html Governor Earl Ray Tomblin delivered his first major speech Wednesday night in the "State of the State" address. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:27:24 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/State_of_the_State_Address_113433869.html 2011-01-13T05:27:24Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/82173082.html West Virginia's public servants would disclose more about their financial holdings and outside employment, and report similar information about their spouses, under legislation advancing to the state Senate. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:56:10 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/82173082.html 2010-01-20T17:56:10Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/78724657.html With West Virginia recently ranking fifth nationwide for substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect, some lawmakers plan to pursue a new watchdog agency. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:36:49 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/78724657.html 2009-12-07T23:36:49Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/70384702.html The West Virginia Senate has approved a bill aimed at easing the burdens of cities and towns across the state struggling with unfunded pension liabilities for police and firefighters. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:22 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/70384702.html 2009-11-18T18:55:22Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/69165887.html If not for a last-minute amendment this year, West Virginia would likely have a partial ban on cell phone use while driving. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:07 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/69165887.html 2009-11-04T21:26:07Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/64452187.html West Virginia’s Legislature could tackle pension debts, the gas tax and retiree benefit costs at a special session next month. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:09:46 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/64452187.html 2009-10-15T23:09:46Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53133167.html The Legislature's special session is over, and the finger-pointing has begun. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:18:21 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53133167.html 2009-08-13T16:18:21Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53069137.html The Special Session has ended with no bonuses for state workers because of a disagreement between the state Senate and House of Delegates. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:12:29 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53069137.html 2009-08-13T11:12:29Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53064077.html Nearly 5,000 retired public employees would get $266 payments under an amended bill approved by the House of Delegates Finance Committee. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:08:25 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53064077.html 2009-08-12T21:08:25Z http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53043472.html A bill that would extend unemployment benefits by 20 weeks is on its way to Gov. Joe Manchin. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:41:49 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/wvxgrheadlines/53043472.html 2009-08-12T15:41:49Z