By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice expressed frustration Tuesday about budget negotiations, even as he urged passage of his plan. In a press conference at the Capitol, Justice discussed his proposal and provided additional insight into May revenue projections, which were released Tuesday. Justice’s current[Read More…]
Month: June 2017
10 things to know: Wednesday, June 7
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP CLAIMS ATTACKS ON TEHRAN PARLIAMENT, SHRINE The extremists say they attacked Iran’s[Read More…]
WV governor urges House Dems to back budget plan
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Day 11 of the special session of the West Virginia Legislature on the 2017-18 state budget was highlighted by a nearly three-hour closed-door meeting between Gov. Jim Justice and House Democrats, a meeting where the governor implored Democrats to support his budget[Read More…]
WV Legislature still haggling over revenue, budget deal
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate gaveled in and gaveled back out Monday, June 5, not much closer to a budget deal than when they gave up and went home May 24. Democratic Gov. Jim Justice,[Read More…]
Frontier axes WV Senate president weeks after broadband vote
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Frontier Communications has laid off West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael, a six-year Frontier executive who noted Monday that his dismissal follows his refusal to torpedo a broadband internet expansion bill that the company vigorously opposed. Carmichael, R-Jackson, said Frontier cut him[Read More…]
Lawmakers take little action on budget
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Legislature returned to Charleston on Monday with a goal for compromise with 25 days to go before the state could shut down from the lack of an operating budget for fiscal year 2018. No significant official action took[Read More…]
WV follows some state budget trends, bucks others
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The latest drafts of West Virginia’s FY 2018 budget would put the state on board with a national trend of reducing income taxes, while going against the grain by raising sales and use taxes, a new report shows. The National Conference of[Read More…]
Pro golfers will soon get to see new Old White TPC
By DAVID WALSH The Herald-Dispatch WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Phil Mickelson has an idea of what to expect now. So does Lee Trevino. They’ve seen the transformation taking place. PGA Tour members will get their first peek at the new-look Old White TPC golf course July 3-9 when they return[Read More…]
Breeders Bill back In focus
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A bill to eliminate the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund resurfaced Monday as the Legislature resumed its special session on the state budget. But some Northern Panhandle lawmakers questioned whether the bill is germane to Gov. Jim Justice’s[Read More…]
Heavy rain floods roadways, causes mudslides in southern counties
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Roads in Raleigh and Fayette counties were closed Monday, as emergency crews worked to clear flooded roadways and restore power, but emergency officials reported no injuries around the region. Flooding was caused by rainfall which fell Sunday night and Monday, pausing Monday[Read More…]