By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some large pension funds say upper management at Mylan NV is overpaying itself, so they are seeking to unseat six members of the company’s board of directors. Mylan CEO Heather Bresch was listed as an executive who was overpaid last year,[Read More…]
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Book chronicling WV’s pepperoni roll tells state’s history bite by bite
By JENNIFER GARDNER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Few foods, if any, tell the story of Appalachia the way the pepperoni roll does. Italian immigrants invented the beloved snack because it could be easily eaten underground in coal mines. Eventually, it made its way into bakeries, bread companies, restaurants and[Read More…]
WVONGA says new Leggett royalty decision ‘encouraging’
By LINDA HARRIS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court’s about-face on the legality of deducting post-production costs from royalty payments is “encouraging,” the head of the West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association said May 30. The court had ruled in November state law didn’t[Read More…]
Contractors group backs Justice infrastructure plan in wake of job losses
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A national contractors group voiced its support for Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed infrastructure plan Wednesday, saying it would create jobs in an area seeing one of the sharpest declines in construction jobs nationwide. “Proposals like the governor’s will bring more workers into[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins speaks on Paris climate accord
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins says President Trump’s expected action to withdraw America from the Paris climate accord “is the right step” for the country. Jenkins, R-W.Va., made stops in Wheeling this week, focusing largely on issues pertaining to health care[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Tick-Tock: Time is running out for a reasonable budget
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel editorial Unless a budget is in place by June 19, state and local governments in West Virginia will have to cope with serious problems. Though the fiscal year does not begin until July 1, it will take time to make arrangements for it. So when[Read More…]
WVDA offers assistance to handle honey bee swarms
Staff report The Fayette Tribune CHARLESTON, W.Va. — You know it’s spring when honey bees start making their rounds in gardens, lawns and flowering trees across West Virginia. Exceptionally warm weather this spring brought out the blossoms early and in abundance. As a result, it may trigger honey bee colonies to[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, June 1
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 1, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WORLD AWAITS TRUMP DECISION ON PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT Around the world, coal-fired power plants are[Read More…]
Economist says construction work in Charleston area at record low
Contractors Associations call for support of infrastructure projects By Don Smith W.Va. Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With jobs in construction, mining and logging in the Charleston area at the lowest levels since 1990, representatives of the Contractors Association of West Virginia and Associated General Contractors of America joined with Cabinet Secretary Thomas Smith, head[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer’s workshops said ‘beneficial’
Release from the office of State Treasurer John Perdue: CHARLESTON – A series of May workshops held by State Treasurer John Perdue’s office proved beneficial to those charged with turning over others’ misplaced assets. The Uniform Unclaimed Property Act asks holders of unclaimed property to transfer those financial assets to[Read More…]
