The Legislature: Casualty Update

With 89 bills sent to the governor so far, and the session ending midnight Saturday, lawmakers continue to cut measures from the list of legislation that could still see passage. Besides that of the prescription drug bill, several other deaths have been reported:

* LANDFILL: Supporters of a bid to allow a new, $24 million landfill accept twice the tonnage now allowed in McDowell County appear unable to sway enough members of the House Judiciary Committee, MetroNews reports (with audio of Chairwoman Carrie Webster, D-Kanawha, and supporting Delegate Cliff Moore, D-McDowell).

* SCHOOL UNIFORMS: The House has expressed no interested in a bill to encourage uniforms in school, a concept first launched by Senate Majority Leader (and parent) Truman Chafin, D-Mingo. The Register-Herald of Beckley has the story.

I'm sure to have more items to add to the list as the day continues.