Month: April 2014

Tomblin signs wage hike bill despite concerns

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite acknowledging the state’s minimum wage bill contained “unintended consequences” — namely changing how overtime is paid to all workers — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Tuesday dismissed the business community’s concerns by signing the flawed bill into law. The new law, which will raise the minimum[Read More…]

W.Va. health boards weighing e-cigarette bans

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With the controversy over the safety of electronic cigarettes, a few local health departments are thinking of adding the devices to the items prohibited under their clean indoor air acts. Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated products that turn nicotine, which is highly addictive, and other chemicals into a[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, April 2

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHY MANY CHILEANS DIDN’T SLEEP LAST NIGHT Authorities[Read More…]

WV Power loaded with highly rated prospects

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Power roster features seven – soon to be eight – of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top 30 prospects, but manager Mike Ryan said it will be important to see production on the field. “That’s what Baseball America picks as the top prospects,” Ryan said on[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, April 1

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HEALTH CARE ENROLLEES ENDURE BLIZZARDS, LINES, GLITCHES Across[Read More…]

Ex-WVU wrestling coach endured early tragedies

A column by Mickey Furfari from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Craig Turnbull, the latest head coach victim of Oliver Luck’s shocking series of firings at West Virginia University, had generally enjoyed what many rate as an outstanding career not only in athletics but in life. Like the[Read More…]

Massive Turnout for Medicaid Enrollment in W.Va.

From The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On the final day to begin enrolling for health insurance under the new federal health care mandate, West Virginia has nearly doubled the projected number of individuals to sign up under the state’s Medicaid expansion. The total federal projection since Jan. 2014 in[Read More…]

Axing wage bill is in W.Va.’s best interests

An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is being urged to do something irresponsible – to sign into law a bill that would be bad for West Virginia. Never mind flaws in the Legislature’s minimum wage bill, the governor is being told. Just sign it.[Read More…]

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