Month: March 2015

Editorial: Special session of the legislature isn’t warranted

The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Some West Virginia lawmakers are pushing for a special session of the legislature, presumably to allow an override of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s veto of one controversial bill and perhaps for other reasons that aren’t so evident. The necessity for a special session hardly seems clear;[Read More…]

Ramps & Rail Festival offers unique experience

ELKINS, W.Va. — Each Spring visitors to the Elkins Depot Welcome Center are greeted by a train whistle and the smell of ramps as the location hosts the annual Ramps & Rail Festival in honor of two of the region’s historic features. The mountains around the Randolph County community are[Read More…]

Op-Ed: Legislative session a refreshing change with progress on key issues

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Given the tide-turning November elections and the exceptional class of incoming legislators, expectations were high for the 81st Legislature. Now that the 2015 session is complete, it is the opinion of many Capitol-watchers that we have witnessed the most productive and efficiently run 60-day legislative session the[Read More…]

Gov. Tomblin vetoes concealed weapons bill

Governor cites law enforcement and public safety concerns in vetoing SB347 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today vetoed Senate Bill 347, creating Firearms Act of 2015. The bill, which some opponents had labeled the ‘Wild West’ bill in public discussion, would allow anyone to carry a concealed weapon without first obtaining a permit:[Read More…]

Federal, state officials raid Raleigh County clinic

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Federal and state law enforcement agencies executed a federal warrant on the Hope Clinic in Beaver on Thursday, both shocking and leaving arriving patients wondering about their medications. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Booth Goodwin confirmed that federal officers are conducting an investigation[Read More…]

Protecting access to public information vital

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A cornerstone of government in America is that an informed public will do a better job of selecting leaders and be in a better position to resist actions that run counter to the best interests of the people. To be informed, those[Read More…]

Agriculture chief leaves a great legacy

An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Across the Mountain State, praise is pouring in for the man who guided West Virginia’s agricultural efforts longer than any other state agricultural commissioner in the country. As friends and family mourn the loss of Gus Douglass, who died[Read More…]

Truck maker investing $8M in W.Va. expansion

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — A Williamstown manufacturing plant will be expanding its operations. Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. confirmed Thursday it is investing around $8 million at its truck assembly facility in Wood County. The company will be adding 30,000 square feet to its building, as well as a new breakroom,[Read More…]

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