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Local lawmakers looking to focus on jobs during current session

By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va.  — With the state Legislature in session, local lawmakers are looking forward to tackling some issues over the next few months. Developing opportunities for new jobs is on the forefront of area lawmakers’ minds. House Minority Leader Tim Miley, D-Harrison, said[Read More…]

Justice appoints McVey insurance commissioner

By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has appointed a longtime insurance executive as state insurance commissioner. Allan L. McVey will take over the position effective April 1, according to state Department of Revenue spokeswoman Lalena Price. “Allan McVey has 48 years of experience in the[Read More…]

W.Va. commerce secretary seeks $105 million for development, tourism

By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — While members of the Legislature are struggling to figure out how to plug an estimated $500 million hole in the upcoming state budget, state Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher is trying to talk them into giving him $105 million. Thrasher told members[Read More…]

Bill seeks stiffer hit-and-run penalties in West Virginia

By JANET METZNER The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — When a hit-and-run driver knowingly left motorcyclist Kenny McCall bleeding and broken on a Newell sidewalk, his family — and state lawmakers — later would discover the only recourse against the uninsured motorist was prosecution for a misdemeanor offense. “At the[Read More…]

West Virginia Delegate Pat McGeehan seeks Common Core repeal

By JOSEYLN KING The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — Delegate Pat McGeehan says West Virginia’s current method of educating its students is “confused and convoluted,” and taxpayers footing the bill should have more of a say in what is being taught in the state’s classrooms. McGeehan, R-Hancock, has reintroduced legislation to eliminate Common[Read More…]

House passes whistle-blower bill

By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed its first bill of the session on Feb. 15. HB 2006 is a bipartisan bill to toughen protections in the state Whistle-Blower Law. The bill raises the maximum fine for an employer who breaks the law from[Read More…]

Education remains hot topic in Legislature

By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — Education has been a central issue of concern for many state representatives since the legislative session began last week. Many representatives have called for a better educated work force in West Virginia to combat some of the struggles ailing the state. In[Read More…]

West Virginia native gets backing for ‘Back Fork’

By SUZANNE STEWART The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — He may be known for his recurring role on Criminal Minds or as a henchman in The Dark Knight Rises, but more importantly, Josh Stewart is known as a West Virginian. Stewart grew up in Webster County and continues to hold[Read More…]

W.Va. schools eligible for Highmark Foundation grant program

Highmark Foundation accepting applications for Creating a Healthy School Environment Grant and Awards Program Release from the Highmark Foundation: PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2017) – The Highmark Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 Creating a Healthy School Environment Grant and Awards Program, which will make available a total[Read More…]

10 things to know: Thursday, Feb. 16

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT’S BEEN INEVITABLE IN NEW ADMINISTRATIONS Every recent president has had a doomed Cabinet[Read More…]

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