Month: March 2016

SNAP benefits should go to nutritional food

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Hunger in the United States pales in comparison to some third world countries but not to other “rich” nations. More than 20 percent of American households report that at some time in the last 12 months, they lacked the resources for food. While[Read More…]

Wheeling to move 25-ton Civil War statue

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Union soldier and sailor are coming home. The 25-ton Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Monument, currently situated atop the hill overlooking the Wheeling Park playground, will be moved to the grassy area at West Virginia Independence Hall at 16th and Market streets. That is just blocks[Read More…]

Handicapping West Virginia’s casinos

An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. –Moves by state legislators to eliminate government subsidies for greyhound racing are understandable. No other industry – except for horse racing – benefits from such support. Ending it to free up money for budget balancing is attractive. But if they rescind subsidies[Read More…]

’60 Minutes’ to air in-depth look at Blankenship case

BECKLEY, W.Va. — “60 Minutes” Sunday will air a segment called “King of Coal,” which takes an in-depth look at former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s misdemeanor conviction after the Upper Big Branch explosion killed 29 miners, including one whose sister told Anderson Cooper the verdict was a “perversion of justice.”[Read More…]

WV House panel snuffs out cigarette tax hike

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Finance Committee members Thursday snuffed out a cigarette tax increase (SB 420) on a 21-3 vote, leaving a $170 million hole in the 2016-17 budget with no immediate funding alternatives to overcome the shortfall. “We’re turning into a little D.C.,” said House Finance Chairman Eric Nelson,[Read More…]

No-permit carry bill vetoed, override expected

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With dozens of law enforcement officers in attendance, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin vetoed HB 4145, the gun bill that would allow anyone to carry a concealed deadly weapon. In his veto message, Tomblin said those law enforcement officers had “voiced overwhelming opposition to this bill. “In light of[Read More…]

New River Gorge Bridge slated for major repairs

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Construction on the New River Gorge Bridge will start March 8 and run through October 2016, confirmed Carrie Bly, spokeswoman for the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Bly said crews will be doing bridge deck and parapet wall repair in right lanes on both the north and south[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, March 4

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, March 4, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT GOP DEBATE REVEALED ABOUT PARTY LOYALTY Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John[Read More…]

‘Brunch Bill’ advances to House Judiciary Committee

WVPA Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  The “Brunch Bill” — amended to include a county option — advanced to the House Judiciary Committee Thursday and one step closer to a floor  vote in the West Virginia House of Delegates. The House Roads and Transportation Committee passed the bill, which would allow restaurants and bars to sell alcohol beginning at 10[Read More…]

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