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Governor Proposes Universal Licensing Bill

Governor Proposes Universal Licensing Bill

Universal Licensing Initiative Announced During his State of the State address, Governor Morrisey announced a universal licensing initiative aimed at ensuring that professionals such as contractors, electricians, and nurses licensed in another state can move to West...

EXTRA URGENT – Licensing Amendment in Doubt

EXTRA URGENT – Licensing Amendment in Doubt

Update on the Universal Licensing Bill (SB 458) This morning, conversations were held with most members of the House Government Organization Committee regarding an amendment to SB 458 – Universal Licensing. Delegates David McCormick (R-Monongalia) and Charles Sheedy...

Main Push Behind Governor’s Universal Licensing Bill

Main Push Behind Governor’s Universal Licensing Bill

Why Is This Bill Being Pushed? Many of you have asked, “Why is the Governor pushing this universal licensing bill?” One major influence is Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a group that actively supported his gubernatorial campaign. Here is an older blog from West...

Dentistry Day at the Capitol Registration is LIVE

Dentistry Day at the Capitol Registration is LIVE

Your Profession Needs You! Please join your fellow dentists in Charleston to advocate for dentistry in West Virginia on March 5 and/or March 6. The WV Dental Association (WVDA) needs your voice to help legislators understand the importance of our Dental Insurance...

URGENT ACTION NEEDED TONIGHT!

URGENT ACTION NEEDED TONIGHT!

Clinical Hand-Skill Exam Still Not Included in SB 458 The dentists/hygienist hand-skill exam is still NOT part of the Governor’s Licensing Bill! Today, the WV House Government Organization Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 458 – Governor’s Universal Licensing...