Thursday, May 24 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-24 15:42:50 GMT
In wake of Trayvon Martin shooting, a national campaign is attempting to persuade 26 states, including West Virginia, to reconsider "shoot first" laws.
In wake of Trayvon Martin shooting, a national campaign is attempting to persuade 26 states, including West Virginia, to reconsider "shoot first" laws.
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:13 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:13:26 GMT
In a recently filed federal lawsuit, a West Virginia independent expenditure political action committee says a Secretary of State policy that prohibits independent expenditures by corporations limits free
A West Virginia independent expenditure political action committee says a Secretary of State policy that prohibits independent expenditures by corporations limits free speech rights.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:16 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:16:51 GMT
JOHN RABY, Associated Press CHARLESTON (AP) — A study says the number of children in West Virginia who are being raised by other relatives or close family friends has grown significantly. The Annie E.
CHARLESTON (AP) — A study says the number of children in West Virginia who are being raised by other relatives or close family friends has grown significantly.
The suits allege several Lincoln County officials were involved in a conspiracy to fix the May 2010 primary election.
The suits allege several Lincoln County officials were involved in a conspiracy to fix the May 2010 primary election.
CHARLESTON -
Dog breeders who keep dogs for herding, hunting and other hobbies were narrowly excluded from a bill meant to crack down on puppy mills.
Senate Bill 406 passed the Senate Feb. 22. It establishes regulations for commercial dog breeding operations, and thanks to an amendment Sen. Karen Facemyer, R-Jackson, worked out Feb. 21, many animal lovers can continue their livelihoods.
"I was against the bill until we got the amendments which took care of the hobby breeders and all the kennel clubs," Facemyer said. "I heard from a lot of people across the state.
"We don't regulate any other farm animals and livestock, so it was kind of setting a dangerous precedent that way."
Facemyer said West Virginia doesn't have a major puppy mill problem right now, but she said the measure is a good compromise to protect potential buyers from unscrupulous sellers who may not sell safe animals.
The measure establishes several requirements for housing and inspections. It also divides breeders into two classes: those who breed more than 30 dogs per year and those who breed fewer than 30 dogs per year.
The bill now goes to the House of Delegates for debate.
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