Legislature 2010: Day 34

• The Associated Press observes that "the waves of winter storms have combined with the ongoing legislative session and the election season to produce a flurry of political activity" by state lawmakers.

• The Charleston Daily Mail checks in with county officials and lawmakers regarding the recently tweaked version of Gov. Joe Manchin's business property tax break proposal.

• AP reports on the recent Senate passage of regulations for oil and gas drilling that had prompted environmental lobbyists to cry foul.

• The Register-Herald of Beckley highlights legislation by Senate leaders that would create the "Governor’s Commission to Seize the Future of Energy for America."

• After last week's failed vote on the measure, Public Broadcasting reports on the roadblock facing "an amendment to ban gay marriage." With video.

• While other lawmakers, including House leaders, have discounted chances for a new intermediate appeals court for West Virginia this session, Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeff Kessler plans to forge ahead with a proposal, MetroNews reports.