The Latest: Senate majority rejects quick vote on raises
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Latest on a statewide walkout by teachers in West Virginia over pay and benefits (all times local):1 p.m.
The West Virginia Senate has voted 20-14 against immediately considering legislation that would provide a 5 percent pay raise to teachers — a key part of the deal negotiated between Gov. Jim Justice and union leaders to end the statewide walkout that has closed public schools for a week.
The Republican-controlled House voted 98-1 on Wednesday night to pass the bill.
All but one member of the Senate's Republican majority voted Thursday not to follow suit and instead refer the bill to the chamber's Finance Committee for review and consideration.
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