ICYMI: @wvsenate Gov. Org. Cmt. early Thursday evening advanced H.B. 2002 after restoring consumer protection language removed in a proposed committee amendment earlier in the day. The #broadband legislation now advances to the Senate floor. https://t.co/ecNhekqMex #wvlegis
.@wvsenate considering major changes to #broadband legislation that received near unanimous bipartisan support in @wvhouse. WV’s past history of broken promises and poor #broadband performance is well documented: there has to be accountability. #wvlegis
.@AARPWV comments on proposed @wvsenate strike and insert amendments to @wvhouse HB 2002: disappointed that proposed @wvsenate changes make this legislation more provider-centric than consumer-centric. #wvlegis
Re: @wvsenate amend. to HB 2002 - The @wvhouse approved bill best positions WV to leverage public and private resources in closing the Mountain State’s digital divide. It’s time to move beyond the broken promises and poor performance of the past as we push WV forward! #wvlegis
Engrossed @wvhouse HB 2002 also included accountability measures related to the use of state and federal funds to ensure we avoid mistakes of the past and maximize every dollar in connecting high-speed internet to homes and businesses. #wvlegis
AARP-supported enhancements to HB 2002 strengthened important definitions, incorporated the critical goal of digital equity, ensured mapping and data collection accurately reflect speed and cost of service by community & best support widespread adoption of #broadband. #wvlegis
Engrossed @wvhouse HB 2002 provides a necessary forward-looking vision and sets up a critical framework that best supports the #broadband priorities outlined by @wvlegislature@wvsenate leaders as a top session priority. #wvlegis
This legislation received strong bipartisan support in the @wvhouse, where it passed 98-1 on March 3. The proposed strike and insert amendment pending before the @wvsenate Gov. Org. Cmt. weakens consumer protections in the @wvhouse version of the legislation. #wvlegis
LIVE NOW: @wvsenate Government Organization Cmt. discussing strike and insert amendment for House Bill 2002, legislation to support expansion of high-speed internet service in the Mountain State. Watch here: https://t.co/edmAJ4mRNo #wvlegis
Today at @wvlegislature: @wvsenate Gov. Org. Cmt. has H.B. 2002, supporting expansion of high-speed internet access throughout the Mountain State, on its 2 p.m. agenda. @wvhouse passed this legislation on a 98-1 vote March 3rd. Watch live here: https://t.co/edmAJ4mRNo #wvlegis
ICYMI: @wvsenate completed work on major #telehealth reform legislation this week, concurring with @wvhouse amendments to H.B. 2024 on a 34-0 vote. The legislation, expanding access to care for thousands of WV’ians, now heads to @WVGovernor https://t.co/Vj5DHMEr7G #wvlegis
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Check out our latest e-news update for an update from the West Virginia Legislature as the 60-day session winds down to its April 10 conclusion, and info on AARP Foundation Tax Aide services for the tax season. Read more: https://t.co/QlZg0xhgzc
Today on a 34-0 vote, @wvsenate passed H.B. 2024 #telehealth reform legislation that eliminates barriers to care and allows licensed, highly qualified health care practitioners from other states to provide telehealth services to West Virginians. #wvlegis
Where does #wvlegis legislation of interest to 50-+ WV'ians and their families stands as @wvhouse@wvsenate wind down work for the 2021 regular session? Get the latest info in our @AARPWV@wvlegislature e-news update. #wvlegis https://t.co/hbzrzMkcWo