The Parkersburg News and Sentinel editorial During his State of the State speech last week, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice bemoaned the appearance of Department of Environmental Protection inspectors, complaining “they show up with a T-shirt on and an old pair of jeans and they maybe haven’t shaved in forever. And[Read More…]
Month: February 2017
Education reform can only be measured by student success
The Herald-Dispatch editorial From the new governor of West Virginia to the new Secretary of Education, there is a renewed interest in returning more responsibility for student success to local school systems and the classroom teacher. Years of ever-changing federal education initiatives, and in West Virginia increased control by the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Feb. 14
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S SENIOR TEAM UPENDED Embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns, following reports that[Read More…]
Media Alert: Families visiting Capitol in fight against child poverty
Release from Our Children, Our Future Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Our Children, Our Future Campaign is convening the 2017 Our Children, Our Future Day at the Legislature on Tuesday, Feb. 14, to advocate for 12 policy proposals that the group believes will help fight child poverty in West Virginia. The day will include 30+[Read More…]
Oil, Natural Gas industry officials meet with W.Va. legislative leaders
Release from the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Industry and W.Va. legislative leaders outlined the importance of the oil and natural gas industry to West Virginia’s future during a brief press conference Monday at the Capitol rotunda. The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 14
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: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 Senate convenes at 11 a.m. The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 8: Donnie Adkins Memorial Bridge SCR 9: Ingram’s[Read More…]
DuPont, Chemours agree to $670.7M settlement in C8 cases
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — DuPont Co. said this morning that a $670.7 million “global settlement” had been reached to resolve thousands of lawsuits from Mid-Ohio Valley residents who say they were made sick by exposure to the chemical C8 from the company’s Parkersburg manufacturing plant.[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders to Charleston crowd: ‘stand up and fight’
By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., spoke to more than 2,000 in Charleston Sunday evening, a gathering he said might be the largest crowd he’s spoken to while promoting his book “Our Revolution.” In a speech that largely focused on themes the senator[Read More…]
Justice proposes cuts to agencies while coal taxes remain unpaid
By ANDREW BROWN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Since taking the oath of office, Gov. Jim Justice has taken steps to show that he is serious about tackling the state budget and its estimated $500 million deficit in the upcoming year. West Virginia’s new leader has announced he was cutting five cars from[Read More…]
Laid back State of State sets tone for Justice administration
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice got laughs before he even began his State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. “Unless you all want to be here all night, you need to stop all this clapping and stuff,” Justice said shortly after entering[Read More…]