By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal of Martinsburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Most state lawmakers from the Eastern Panhandle were not surprised when Gov. Jim Justice vetoed the budget bill, but many said they were disappointed by his decision. Delegate Eric Householder, R-64th district, said Justice’s decision to veto the 2018 budget bill[Read More…]
Latest News
Today’s news items to display above the navigation menu
Bluefield native – Dr. William White – receives national recognition for helping feed children
By Charlie Boothe Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Bluefield native and member of Gov. Jim Justice’s Cabinet has been recognized for his work in helping feed children. Dr. William White, director of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs, was recognized for the national Summer Food Champion Award[Read More…]
Pruett: ‘I am not a candidate for any job at Marshall’
By Bishop Nash The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In his own words, Bob Pruett has no interest in returning as Marshall University’s head football coach. Pruett released a statement to The Herald-Dispatch on Friday night reinforcing his support for current head coach Doc Holliday after reports surfaced that[Read More…]
Drug firms press for dismissal of lawsuits
By Courtney Hessler The Herald-Dispatch of Huntingtoon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Attorneys for drug firms named in lawsuits that attempt to recoup money lost due to the substance abuse epidemic in municipalities across West Virginia, including Huntington and Cabell and Wayne counties, have filed motions asking a federal judge to dismiss[Read More…]
Editorial: State’s leaders must negotiate, find a realistic budget solution
From the Times West Virginian of Fairmont: It’s time for West Virginia’s leaders to seriously negotiate and come up with a realistic solution regarding the state’s budget. The Legislature passed House Bill 2018, or the budget bill, Sunday morning. Gov. Jim Justice, though, announced Thursday afternoon that he would veto[Read More…]
Opinion: Mingo Delegate Marcum agrees with Justice veto
From the Williamson Daily News, press release from Delegate Justin Marcum: From Delegate Marcum: Governor Jim Justice vetoed the last minute Budget passed in the late night hours of the last day of the 2017 Legislative Session. The budget had plenty of issues, including many draconian cuts. Over $46 million dollars[Read More…]
Amid political theatrics, WV budget negotiations to resume Monday
By Jake Zuckerman Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A renewed battle over next year’s West Virginia budget is drawing near, with no clear path to victory for any of the warring factions. Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday vetoed a budget approved by both chambers of the Legislature. Now, his aides are[Read More…]
Special West Virginia budget session not yet planned
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials from both houses of the West Virginia Legislature will meet with Gov. Jim Justice next week, but it may be weeks before a special session is called by the governor to work on the state budget. Grant Herring,[Read More…]
Road Construction Projects Abound in the Ohio Valley
The Wheeling New-RegisterStaff Report WHEELING, W.Va. — Repair work may begin next week on the U.S. 22 Veterans Memorial Bridge between Steubenville and Weirton after the deck and an expansion joint were damaged by a piece of equipment that fell off a truck late Wednesday evening. The equipment first[Read More…]
Editorial: Trying Again On W.Va. Budget
From the Wheeling News-Register: There was plenty wrong with the state budget proposal West Virginia legislators sent to Gov. Jim Justice. Lawmakers’ refusal to increase taxes to make government even bigger was not among the flaws, however. Justice does not see it that way. On Thursday, he vetoed the budget[Read More…]