By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON — West Virginia Business & Industry Council Chairman Chris Hamilton said his organization is taking a close look at its legislative priorities this year. In addition to the council’s overall focus on education, tort reform and tax reform, Hamilton said the organization has[Read More…]
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Seasonal safety: Jefferson County Deputy Chief gives fire, CO tips
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal RANSON, W.Va. – In the wake of several deaths, Jefferson County officials are reminding residents of some safety practices inside the home that can prevent an emergency. Ed Hannon, deputy chief of the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency, presented fire safety tips Thursday, encouraging residents[Read More…]
WVU’s Energy Institute director discusses China Energy deal with state of W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brian Anderson, director of WVU’s Energy Institute, talked with “Inside WVU today” host April Kaull about historic announcement China Energy — by one of the University’s research partners, who also happens to be one of the world’s largest energy companies – about a multi-billion dollar investment in West[Read More…]
2017 to end without word on proposed Dilles Bottom ethane cracker
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register DILLES BOTTOM, Ohio — Santa Claus and his team of reindeer will not deliver a $6 billion ethane cracker during their 2017 flight across the Upper Ohio Valley — and some Shadyside and Powhatan Point residents are starting to wonder if the proposed[Read More…]
TechConnect WV issues RFPs for program management, angel investor network liaison
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – TechConnect West Virginia (TCWV) is now accepting proposals for 1) Program Management and 2) Angel Investor Network Liaison. The deadline for submission is 5 PM EST on January 12, 2018. To see the RFPs, visit http://techconnectwv.org/blog/. TechConnectWV is dedicated to making this a fair, open, and competitive[Read More…]
W.Va. Trucking Association drivers offer holiday safe driving tips
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A record 107 million people are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA, and the West Virginia Trucking Association, in conjunction with the American Trucking Associations’ Share the Road highway safety program, released winter driving tips to help motorists taking to the nation’s highways this holiday season. “The[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, December 22
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT CAPITOL HILL MANAGED TO AVOID The Republican-led Congress has passed a temporary spending bill[Read More…]
West Virginia House and Senate all in on tax reform, minus Manchin
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have voted to send the GOP-backed tax reform package to the president, with all but one West Virginian delegate in support. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., voted against the final version of the House and Senate’s[Read More…]
Manchin, Capito differ on tax reform effects
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of the Senate’s passage of a national tax reform package, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va, said it’s likely more will be added to the national debt to keep the government running, while U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., expressed[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Rep. David McKinley: Tax reform necessary, but debt concerns remain
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Rep. David McKinley said he is concerned a tax reform package passed Thursday in Congress will increase the national debt over the next decade — but he also believes its benefits to the economy will offset that impact. Reforming[Read More…]
