How may the legislature change during an election year?
2020 is an election year, and this sometimes leads to changes in behavior at the legislature.
The Work of the Clerk
At the Capitol, there are two brave souls whose job it is to bring order to this chaos: the Clerks of the House and Senate.
Citizen’s Guide to Using Expert Witness Testimony
With hundreds of bills introduced during West Virginia’s annual 60-day legislative session, there isn’t enough time for legislators to thoroughly review each policy.
Citizen’s Guide to Creating Fact Sheets
Moving forward a policy change that’s in the best interest of your community has the potential to move the needle in a big way.
Ordinances and Resolutions: A Citizen’s Guide
We talk a lot about local policy decisions, but what does that really mean?
WV communities score a huge victory: Municipal Home Rule
One of the major victories won on behalf of WV communities this session was the passage of SB 4 – a bill that makes the Municipal Home Rule Program permanent and opens it up to all municipalities in the state.
Bending the Rules in the Home Stretch
As the legislative session comes down to the wire, citizens in the gallery and at home will notice that there are a few things that function a little bit differently during floor sessions.
It’s a Delicate Balancing Act at the End of Session
As the final hours of the 2019 legislative session approach, the climate underneath the golden dome feels a bit different than it has in previous weeks.
Showing it’s (Not) Just One Opinion
Sometimes it’s tough to get action on an issue, particularly if legislators have only heard one person’s opinion.
Where Did That Bill Come From? Originating Bills Explained
We’ve talked before about the incredible amount of influence committees have in the legislative process.