What happened on Saturday, 14 March 2026
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
On the Senate floor the senior senator from the 13th called on the governor to explore all options to lower gasoline costs, citing recent increases and listing prior state tax reductions and senior tax exemptions.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate adopted an amendment to House Bill 54‑12 requiring annual offering of vocational agricultural programs where viable and expanded science‑of‑reading teacher training; the amendment defines program viability and allows local flexibility.
Redwood County, Minnesota
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Redwood County Board approved consent items and vendor payments, accepted a $100 K-9 donation, increased Sentence-to-Service hourly rate to $15, approved LRIP sponsorships for Lamberton and Wabasso, authorized various contracts and purchases, recommended LPRW appointments, approved licenses, and set a Dec. 16 public hearing on an amended cannabis ordinance.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate unanimously or near-unanimously concurred with House amendments and passed a long list of bills on a single-day floor session, including measures on judiciary pay, food sales, elder protections, licensing transfers and more; recorded tallies and effective dates are listed below.
Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
Public commenters at the March 14, 2026 meeting accused some commissioners of ethics violations, urged stronger protections for wolves and southern resident killer whales, and urged better public access to predator-prey study results; commissioners noted the comments and directed staff follow-ups.
Redwood County, Minnesota
The Redwood County Board voted unanimously to submit the Redwood River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan to the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the resolution makes county adoption contingent on BWSR approval and sets timelines for local plan alignment and appeals.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate adopted a floor amendment and passed House Bill 5,381, directing the Office of Energy to develop a comprehensive energy development policy and grid‑stabilization plan, and moving the Office of Coalfield Community Development under the Office of Energy.
Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
In a Saturday ceremony, Bob Ferguson signed about 17 bills into law, including measures to remove unnecessary degree requirements for state jobs, expand health coverage and survivor reimbursements, establish early-learning grant accounts supported by a Ballmer Group commitment, and create standards for attainable housing.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate adopted Senate Resolution 66 designating March 14, 2026, McDowell County Day; the senior senator from the sixth praised the county's history, thanked organizers and invited members to visit county exhibits in the rotunda.
Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved edits to its rules of procedure on March 14, 2026, adopting language to emphasize commissioner self-governance, broaden "illness" to "health considerations," and formalize how public input is handled and tracked for staff follow-up.
2026 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Sen. Westlund proposed prohibiting permit-to-carry firearms on the Capitol complex (with limited carve-outs); proponents cited an Axel Group security assessment and rising threats to lawmakers, while opponents argued the ban would disarm staff and visitors during vulnerable transitions; the sponsor laid the bill over for future consideration.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
After hours of floor debate and competing amendments, the West Virginia Senate adopted changes to the E‑Verify Safe Harbor measure that make E‑Verify mandatory for certain public employers while offering private employers a permissive option with graduated penalties and incentives; the chamber approved the amended bill and then passed it on a roll call.
Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
After public comment, commissioners directed staff to prepare accessible predator‑prey summaries, develop an aquatic invasive species briefing for the Columbia River, and prepare a September update on first‑year cougar harvest implementation and conflict removals; the Commission delegated some rulemaking to the director.
2026 Legislature MN, Minnesota
SF 4200 would clarify Minnesota's definition of trigger activators so devices that increase firing rate are clearly covered; the National Shooting Sports Foundation opposed the bill, warning about fiscal impacts and federal ATF guidance, but the committee adopted an effective-date amendment and recommended passage.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate concurred in multiple House amendments and passed a series of bills on Jan. 1, 2026, including a personal income tax reduction, workforce modernization funding, measures on psilocybin prescribing aligned with FDA guidance, and education and licensing changes; most measures passed on largely unanimous floor votes.
Goshen City, Elkhart County, Indiana
The mayor announced Andy Stevenson will join the Goshen Police Department as chief-in-training on May 1 and assume full responsibility June 12 following Chief Miller's retirement. City leaders praised Miller's decades of service and said the selection followed an extensive vetting process.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate concurred with House amendments to SB 906 to permit lawful prescription, distribution and marketing of drugs containing organic psilocybin that have received FDA approval; the bill passed unanimously on the recorded vote shown in the transcript.
2026 Legislature MN, Minnesota
SF 3901 would fund and evaluate eight school threat-assessment pilots using weapon-detection and intelligent-camera systems; sponsors and a technology developer emphasized early detection and automated alerts, and family members and school staff urged rapid adoption after recent shootings.
Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
Public commenters at the March 14 Commission meeting criticized conduct by some commissioners, called for investigations or accountability, and urged stronger wolf protections and better access to predator‑prey study results; multiple speakers cited alleged records issues and potential collusion.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
On March 14, 2026, the West Virginia Senate refused to concur in a House amendment to a bill on open captioning and unanimously passed several expedited supplemental appropriations—including health-care, tourism, natural resources, agriculture spay/neuter, and education measures—largely by 34-0 votes under dispensed-reading rules.
Goshen City, Elkhart County, Indiana
A city presentation highlighted Goshen’s Mobile Integrated Health team, which pairs CIT-trained paramedics and cross-department partners to divert non-emergency behavioral-health calls, support vulnerable residents and reduce strain on police and emergency rooms. City leaders said program data will be presented during budget season.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate concurred with House amendments to SB 1053 adjusting how employers' contributions to a new unemployment automation and administration fund are calculated, and setting a stop condition when $60 million is collected or by July 1, 2031, whichever comes first.
2026 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee recommended passage of SF 3572, which would require firearms on school property to be unloaded and secured and would remove principals' authority to authorize carry inside school facilities; testimony included Hennepin County Sheriff Dwanna Witt, a student from Edina, and both school and gun-rights advocates.
Board Council Commission Agencies , Executive, Washington
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to adopt edited rules of procedure on March 14, 2026, adding self‑governance steps, broader 'health considerations' language for absences, and a requirement for staff to report back on public‑input requests; the transcript records verbal approval but does not supply a full roll call tally.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate advanced and passed an engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 42‑45, a 27‑rule revenue rules bundle covering multiple agencies (ABC, financial institutions, insurance, racing, lottery, tax division); amendment withdrawn and substitution adopted before passage.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate concurred with House amendments to SB 392 to reduce the personal income tax; the House reduced the percentage from the Senate version and removed a proposed sales-tax increase. The Senate passed the bill on roll-call and later passed it on reconsideration.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
On day 60 of the 2026 legislative session the West Virginia Senate concurred with multiple House amendments and passed a string of bills — including tax credits and supplemental appropriations — and approved changes to the school calendar that restore 900 instructional hours despite vocal opposition.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate adopted resolutions recognizing Michael Andrew Woffel and Charles Houston (Charlie) Clements, with colleagues giving extended tributes to both men’s service, mentorship and institutional roles before motions to present flags and a brief recess.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate on a single day concurred with multiple House amendments and passed a package of bills — including changes to the disabled-veteran tax definition, auto-accident toxicology testing and EMS retirement participation — and adopted resolutions honoring retiring senators.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate passed House Bill 4,004, the Recharge West Virginia Act, authorizing reimbursements to qualifying employers who upskill employees and achieve wage increases, with per‑employee and per‑employer caps and five‑year recordkeeping requirements.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
Senator from Wood explained a committee striking amendment to House Bill 4009 that replaces earlier provisions, shifts oversight to the Division of Labor, expands the portable-benefit definition and widens eligible plan providers; the amendment was adopted and the bill was advanced to third reading with passage recorded later in the session.
Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia
At a March 14 budget work session the Vienna Town Council reviewed a proposed balanced FY‑27 operating budget that holds the tax rate flat while pursuing modest spending increases for personnel, health insurance and operations; councilmembers pressed staff on deferred vehicle purchases, a large health‑insurance jump and whether to keep a multi‑year Annex/aquatics planning line in the budget.
2026 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate Committee on Confirmations recommended consent to the nominations in Senate Executive Message No. 4, initially excluding nominee number 54 then, by a subsequent motion, recommending confirmation of nominee 54 as well; both motions were adopted by voice vote and the committee adjourned.