W.Va. Magistrate Pay Proposal Spurs Debate  By: Associated Press
Email  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Legislation to hike salaries for
West Virginia magistrates and top court staff is testing the
newfound muscle of House Republicans.   The 43-52 party line
vote came after the House Judiciary committee advanced the bill
last week. It's scheduled for a Wednesday vote on passage to the
Senate.  Republicans now hold 46 of the House's 100 seats
following November election gains. They question why this bill
has advanced without a review by the House Finance Committee.
They're challenging the need for the measure, when improving
public school appears a higher priority.  Democratic leaders
blasted the GOP gambit.   powered by Disqus User Agent:
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