By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers want the state to start tracking drug crimes and drug overdoses. The proposed reporting system aims to put the state in a better position to secure grant funding to help curb drug-related offenses and reduce the state’s overdose death[Read More…]
Month: February 2017
Sen. Joe Manchin addresses state and national concerns with Bridgeport students
By KAILEE E. GALLAHAN The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., addressed local, state and national concerns with students at Bridgeport High School on Thursday afternoon. In addition to stressing the importance of education, Manchin discussed the state’s opioid epidemic and employment troubles. “We are last[Read More…]
Column: Muzzling the press Is first step toward loss of our liberties
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register: By Kathleen Parker To sum up President Trump’s first month in office, he has exceeded everyone’s expectations. To those who opposed him, he’s worse than expected. To those who supported him, he’s done exactly what he said he would do and more. And everyone hates the[Read More…]
Senate OKs sexual images bill; makes it a crime to distribute without consent
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would create a crime for distributing sexual images without consent. All 31 present voted for passing Senate Bill 240, which Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan, explained came about from students at Bethany College.[Read More…]
Sergent named finalist for ‘Best Columnist’ in AP Contest
Staff report OHIO VALLEY — Ohio Valley Publishing Editor Beth Sergent has been recognized as a finalist in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors’ Contest for 2016. Sergent is a finalist in the Best Columnist category for her work which appeared in the Gallipolis Daily Tribune, The Daily Sentinel and[Read More…]
10 things to know today: Friday, Feb. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO ASKED FBI TO DISPUTE RUSSIA REPORTS White House chief of staff Reince Priebus wanted[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Friday, Feb. 24
W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm SENATE: Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 20: Curtis ‘Pap’ and Millie ‘Mammie’ Asbury Bridge[Read More…]
Del. Kessinger, other delegates raise awareness of human trafficking
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Delegate Kayla Kessinger, R-Fayette, today led a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to raise awareness about human trafficking through participation in the Shine a Light on Slavery Day campaign. Feb. 23 has been designated as Shine a Light on Slavery Day[Read More…]
W.Va. mining companies recognized for reclamation efforts
Release from the W.Va. Coal Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ State regulators recognized a host of West Virginia mining operations for their reclamation and environmental stewardship during the 2017 West Virginia Mining Symposium. The reclamation awards were announced Feb. 23 at the Charleston Civic Center, where the West Virginia Coal Association held its[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Economic Development Council Annual Legislative Conference
*** Media Advisory *** WHAT: West Virginia Economic Development Council Annual Legislative ConferenceWHERE: Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301WHEN: Feb. 27-28, 2017, 8:30 am – 4:30 pmAdditional Details: The West Virginia Economic Development Council was created to bring economic development professionals and organizations from around the state together to share and collaborate on[Read More…]