Month: September 2015

Manchin shares thoughts on Pope Francis’ address to Congress

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement on Pope Francis’ address to the United States Congress. “I was blessed and honored to hear Pope Francis’ address to the United States Congress and the American people. His call to raise those out of poverty, lend[Read More…]

American Political Science Association announces Congressional Fellowship Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS APSA Congressional Fellowship Program 2016-2017 Congressional Fellowships for Journalists www.apsanet.org/cfp The American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program is currently accepting online applications for congressional fellowships for journalists. The nine-month program in Washington, DC, gives journalists a hands-on understanding of Congress and the legislative process through placements in congressional offices. Fellows[Read More…]

NAA offering new webinar on merchandising the newspaper

In the midst of a challenging year for newspaper retail sales, it’s critical to focus on the merchandising basics with a methodical approach to identify opportunities and maximize the potential of key accounts. The importance of retail outlets as the primary sales channel for single copy sales means that merchandising[Read More…]

Natural gas liquids tax could bring more development and jobs

Fewer West Virginians Employed Now Than Before the Shale Boom CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While West Virginia’s natural gas industry has grown exponentially, many of its jobs may be going to out-of-state workers and job growth in major natural gas producing counties as been mediocre at best. The state is poised to[Read More…]

W.Va. Lottery revenues continue to slide

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Lottery revenues continued to slide in August, falling 2.5 percent from July and 9 percent from August 2014, figures presented to the Lottery Commission on Wednesday show. Gross revenue of $95.42 million was down $9.36 million from August 2014, primarily driven by a continuing drop[Read More…]

Gov. Tomblin hosts major energy confab

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. —Beginning Sunday, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin will welcome more than 200 attendees to the 55th annual meeting of the Southern States Energy Board, an organization of southern governors and state legislators from 16 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The theme for this[Read More…]

W.Va. residents go to White House to see Pope

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia state senator who attended a welcoming ceremony for Pope Francis at the White House said the atmosphere there was “electric” Wednesday morning during His Holiness’s visit. “It was a very moving speech that he conveyed in English,” Sen. Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, said after the[Read More…]

Harrison official says political rivalry led to charges

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison Commissioner Bernie Fazzini, indicted Monday on four felony counts alleging he submitted false and fraudulent purchase requisitions to the county, indicated in a statement that the matter stems from a political feud between himself and fellow Commissioner Frank “Chunki” Angotti. “The charges recently brought against me[Read More…]

Manchin may take low road on Planned Parenthood

An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In the time-honored tradition of political cowardice, don’t expect much from Sen. Joe Manchin today. Senate Republicans will attempt to strip funding from Planned Parenthood in a vote today in a spending plan to finance the government beyond next week. Judging by Manchin’s vote Aug.[Read More…]

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