By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Republican leaders underestimated the value people placed on their health plans, a reason why the House of Representatives couldn’t come to a vote on the bill to repair and replace the Affordable Care Act, a Wood County supporter said[Read More…]
Month: March 2017
Report: WV schools’ tuition more than doubles over 15 years
By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The average tuition at West Virginia’s public colleges and universities increased by about $4,200 a year, or roughly 147 percent, in the past 15 years, a new report finds. As lawmakers debate how much higher education should be cut in next year’s[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, March 27
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 27, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TRUMP IS WILLING TO DO WITH ‘OBAMACARE’ The U.S. president’s aides open the[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Monday, March 27
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: Monday, March 27, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. RESOLUTIONS SR 53: Designating March 27, 2017, as WV Industrial Hemp Day SR 54: Designating March[Read More…]
Vice President Pence visits WV, says fight to repeal ACA will continue
By Max Garland The Charleston Gazette-Mail SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. — Vice President Mike Pence promised to continue efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act during a visit to West Virginia Saturday, saying it has hurt Americans and stifled small businesses. Pence, speaking at Foster Supply in Scott Depot,[Read More…]
Vice President Pence surprises crowd at pro-Trump rally in Charleston
By Bishop Nash The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Even in making an unannounced visit outside the West Virginia Capitol, Vice President Mike Pence counted on a flood of support anywhere he stopped in the Mountain State. West Virginia, he pointed out, voted 68 percent for President Donald Trump,[Read More…]
Editorial: Hope for the future – More coal moving through Bluefield
From The Bluefield Daily Telegraph: It is something we are seeing just about every day now. Trains are hauling more coal through Bluefield. It is a comforting sight for those who are hoping to see a long-awaited resurgence of the coal industry. The reason more coal is being shipped through Bluefield is due[Read More…]
Uncertain Future For Greyhounds in West Virginia
By Joselyn King The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va .— The next run for racing greyhounds in West Virginia could be to Florida — another state that has dog racing — or to adoption and a new home if the greyhound breeders’ fund is eliminated by the West Virginia Legislature.[Read More…]
State lawmakers propose new soda tax
By Danyel VanReenen The Journal of Martinsburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians may be paying more for sugary drinks in the future if certain proposals pass state legislature. Gov. Jim Justice proposed a health tax to “promote better health in West Virginia.” The added tax would add1 cent per ounce on sugary drinks,[Read More…]
Editorial: Used car bill would provide real help for many
From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins: Give West Virginia legislators several years ago credit for wanting to protect their constituents from junk cars. But like so many consumer-protection laws, the statute enacted for that purpose was detrimental to many it was supposed to help. Under current law, if you want to[Read More…]
