Sen. Manchin votes to stop WOTUS, calls rule broad overreach Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted to override the President’s veto of S. J. Res. 22, a resolution to disapprove the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S.[Read More…]
Month: January 2016
W.Va. Treasurer Perdue kicks off “When I Grow Up” contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Elementary school students from around the state have the chance to win up to $5,000 in higher education expenses as State Treasurer John Perdue and The Hartford conduct the ninth annual SMART529 When I Grow Up student and teacher essay contest. “Every year I look forward to visiting[Read More…]
GoToWV announces February activities across Mountain State
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Adventure Advisory highlights some of the many activities happening across the Mountain State. The Adventure Advisory is prepared and distributed by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia (GoToWV). Additional listings are posted at www.GoToWV.com. Event organizers and promoters are encouraged to submit items electronically at http://GoToWV.com/partners/. Feb. 1-28: Valentine’s Romance Package,[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin statement on passing of Darrell Holmes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (January 22, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued the following statement on the passing of former Delegate, State Senator and Senate Clerk Darrell Holmes: “Darrell Holmes was a true West Virginia treasure and a dear friend of mine for more than 40 years as he served[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito weekly video:
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV, shares her weekly address to West Virginia:
Gov. Tomblin appoints Sue Cline to represent 9th District in West Virginia Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (January 22, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of Sue Cline to represent residents of the 9th District in the West Virginia Senate. Cline’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of former State Senator Daniel Hall. The governor’s appointment is effective immediately.[Read More…]
Forecast has WV residents clearing store shelves
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — With a large amount of snow expected over the next day or so, area residents headed out to local grocery stores to stock up on needed essentials. Local grocery stores have seen an upswing in people over the last couple of days as weather forecasts are calling[Read More…]
WV health officials worry about state budget cuts
WHEELING, W.Va. — A local health administrator believes Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposed 25-percent reduction in funding to county health departments would have a devastating effect on public health in West Virginia. “A reduction of 25 percent for the state aid that supports local health departments is tremendous … 25[Read More…]
Ex-Wayne assessor pleads guilty to embezzlement
WAYNE, W.Va. — Former Wayne County Assessor Eric Hodges on Thursday signed an agreement pleading guilty to two counts of felony embezzlement, which carry a combined maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars. Each count has a 1- to 10-year sentence and a maximum $2,500 fine. Hodges entered the guilty[Read More…]
Tobacco tax hike makes sense for several reasons
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As fiscal conservatives, we’re hesitant to support tax increases, but we find the proposed tobacco tax increases to be policy we can support. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposed increase of 45 cents per pack of cigarettes significantly trails what anti-tobacco supporters are[Read More…]