The Senate passed a bill on Friday to give state mine inspectors a pay raise.
Senate Bill 708 would provide state mine inspectors with a $4,000 raise. It was discussed on the floor that these professionals have not had a raise in pay since 2011.
The bill now heads to the House of Delegates for consideration.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, March 29, at 10 a.m.
Afternoon Meetings:
Education at 1:15 p.m. in 451M
Finance at 3 p.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 3 p.m. in 208W