GREEN, Volume 29 Issue 8

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Senator Beach moves in for the kill
Ben Kessler
On Tuesday, a bill that would have allowed off-road vehicle use (4x4s) in our state parks and forests, was gutted. Senate Bill 676 would have directed the Division of Natural Resources to develop a comprehensive plan for public roads suitable for off-road recreation as well as creating a fund for off-road vehicle recreation.
Tagged: State parks

Heading into Week 8, An update on our Bills
Kayla Young
We made it through Crossover Day and with just eight days left to go, we’re down to just a few bills left to monitor! Here is a rundown of our remaining bills and where they are currently located.
Tagged: Coal, Logging, Oil and gas, Water

A message from WV Citizens for Clean Elections
Ben Kessler
On Thursday, the Senate passed a major campaign finance overhaul bill that would allow even more big money into a system that already favors the wealthy and special interests. This bill now heads to the House of Delegates.
Tagged: Clean elections