Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 6th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Marshall University Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Senior Centers Legislative Reception, 5 – 8 p.m., Culture Center; County Commissioners Association Legislative Reception, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Embassy Suites, Salon D. SENATE: [Read More…]
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Jefferson County representatives talk budget, new session
By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jefferson County state lawmakers have had mixed reactions to Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed budget after his State of the State address on Wednesday. But most county representatives have said they are focused on creating a better future for Jefferson County by supporting[Read More…]
Justice shares more details on job training program for recovering drug addicts
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is requesting legislators pass him the ball to tackle substance use disorder still ravaging the state by allowing him to implement what he’s titled “Jim’s Dream.” In Wednesday’s State of the State address, Justice asked for trust[Read More…]
WVU physics student develops machine-learning model for energy and environmental applications
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University physics student has created a new machine-learning model that has the potential to make searching for energy and environmental materials more efficient. Gihan Panapitiya, a doctoral student from Sri Lanka, published a study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia lawmakers optimistic after State of the State
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Local lawmakers left Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address with an optimistic view Wednesday night due to his positive comments about education and a plan of action for southern W.Va.’s drug epidemic. Assistant Majority Leader Del. Kayla Kessinger, R-Fayette, told The Register-Herald[Read More…]
State works to clear backlog of E-ZPass applications
HD Media The Logan Banner HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With just a few days until deadline, the West Virginia Parkways Authority announced it is still working through a backlog of applications for unlimited use E-ZPass transponders. Officials are still processing approximately 4,000 applications for transponders, while 17,830 transponders are still waiting[Read More…]
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Huntington-area leaders respond positively to governor’s State of State address
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice pleased both Republicans and Democrats on Wednesday night with a State of the State address that addressed education, jobs, addiction and tourism, to name a few. Area legislators, plus Marshall University President Jerome Gilbert, said they were[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle lawmakers worry governor too optimistic about West Virginia’s finances
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After Gov. Jim Justice unveiled his plans for 2019 on Wednesday, several lawmakers from the Northern Panhandle expressed doubt that the Mountain State can afford to fund his proposals. Delegate Erikka Storch said West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice gave[Read More…]
55 Strong: School personnel send message to legislature on first day of session
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian MONONGAH, W.Va. – After the statewide walk-out of teachers and school personnel last year, the educators who spurred the movement are not letting up on the message. To follow up on the movement, teachers statewide have once again staged a demonstration of solidarity, with[Read More…]
