Sunday, March 09, 2008
WV Regular Session of the Legislature Complete. However Lawmakers Are Working Overtime.
The 60 day regular session of the West Virginia Legislature in now complete.
In total, 243 bills were approved by lawmakers awaiting the approval of Gov Joe Manchin.
Lawmakers will continue to work this week during a special session to finalize the budget.
Both the House and Senate versions of the budget call for spending slightly less than the $ 3.9 billion figure proposed by the governor.
Teachers were given a $ 1,600 raise. Pay increases are also on the list for state troopers, state workers and even lawmakers.
In total, 243 bills were approved by lawmakers awaiting the approval of Gov Joe Manchin.
Lawmakers will continue to work this week during a special session to finalize the budget.
Both the House and Senate versions of the budget call for spending slightly less than the $ 3.9 billion figure proposed by the governor.
Teachers were given a $ 1,600 raise. Pay increases are also on the list for state troopers, state workers and even lawmakers.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 10:07 AM 
