West Virginia special session ends with election bill debate
West Virginia lawmakers wrapped a two day extension to a special session as the Senate approved the election disclosure bill by 19 to 9 and the House by 68 to 21. Republicans charged the measure targets ads and favors incumbents while Democrats argued for transparency. The session also approved other Manchin agenda items, froze the gas tax, funded teacher pension moves, and allocated funds for schools and greyhound tracks, with a $70,000 cost for the extra days.
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West Virginia bill updates and education pay measures
State boards to fund GED exam fees via GED testing centers. Senate Bill 573 raises minimum teacher pay and principal salaries while boosting school service personnel wages. Senate Bill 239 addresses real property taxation for seniors, including deferment rules and eligibility. Contact Greg Jordan at giordan bottonline.com.
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Clarification on Two Gary Coopers Named in Police Reports
The statement notes that Gary LeRoy Cooper, 36, of Sandlick, GC Construction owner, is distinct from Gary Lee Cooper, 50, of Princeton, who was recently arrested by the State Police on child pornography charges.
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