Month: January 2017

Poll: West Virginians favor fixing Affordable Care Act

Replacement plan should be in place before repeal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC) today released results of a statewide poll of voters that shows West Virginians overwhelmingly want a replacement plan before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed. Public Policy Polling surveyed 1,128 West Virginia voters earlier this month and found[Read More…]

NCWV Media hiring editorial staffers

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — NCWV Media, publishers of The Exponent Telegram, The State Journal, NCWV Life Magazine, The Preston News & Journal, The Fairmont News, The Bridgeport News and the Weston News, is expanding its news team. Editor John Miller said, “We’re looking for the right person to grow with us.”[Read More…]

Gov. Justice eliminating five staff cars from Governor’s Office

Release from the Governor’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced he is cutting five taxpayer-funded vehicles from his office. The cars were previously used by representatives of the Governor’s Office. In the face of a major state budget crisis, Governor Justice’s office is setting an example for[Read More…]

Senate President Carmichael supports reduction in educational bureaucracy

Release from the Office of Senate President Mitch Carmichael: CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, congratulated Gov. Jim Justice on his successful inauguration ceremony yesterday, and said he is looking forward to working with the new administration as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session.   “Governor Justice’s[Read More…]

Register today for Feb. 3 AP Legislative Lookahead

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Online registration is now open for the Associated Press’ 2017 Legislative Lookahead. Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, said the Lookahead is set for Friday, Feb. 3, in the conference room of The Charleston Gazette-Mail at 1001 Virginia St., Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-ap-legislative-lookahead-tickets-31156682476?aff=es2 “Please join[Read More…]

Justice targets education “bureaucrats,” but plan not yet released

By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At least as far as education goes, Gov. Jim Justice’s inauguration speech Monday was surprising — given the fact he was short on specifics during his campaign.  “Today, I have an education plan right here,” the Democrat said, holding up a blue[Read More…]

Dave Peyton: New governor has it right about W.Va. tomatoes

By DAVE PEYTON The Herald-Dispatch In his inaugural address Gov. Jim Justice mentioned one of my favorite topics. West Virginia tomatoes. I never thought I’d hear a West Virginia governor praise West Virginia tomatoes, but in doing so, Justice became one of my friends. And, according to what he said,[Read More…]

Rep. David McKinley offers thoughts on Trump, Affordable Care Act

By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va.  — Recently in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. David McKinley crossed paths with Vice President-elect Mike Pence, a former congressman himself. “He said, ‘McKinley, buckle up for the next four years. You’re going to go on a ride like never before,’” McKinley[Read More…]

Pietro Fiorentini USA plant is a step closer to reality with land purchase

By CRAIG HOWELL The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va.  — A manufacturing facility initially announced four years ago is closer to becoming a reality, with expectations of opening sometime in 2018. Area government and development officials announced Tuesday that Pietro Fiorentini USA has finalized an agreement to purchase 26.4 acres[Read More…]

Princeton couple becomes state’s first Lottery millionaires for 2017

By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail PRINCETON, W.Va. — Every Wednesday and Saturday, Martha Robinson plays the same sets of numbers at the Smoker Friendly store in her hometown of Princeton, hoping, but not necessarily expecting, to bring home a Powerball jackpot. “The girls there are so patient with me,” Robinson[Read More…]

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