By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a special session coming up next week to deal with the budget, Senate President Mitch Carmichael said he thinks the governor’s proposed framework will help residents. However, House leadership expressed in an earlier news release that the framework does not have[Read More…]
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WVSU sues Dow over water pollution at Institute campus
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State University has sued Dow Chemical and former operators of the Institute chemical plant, alleging that the facility has contaminated the groundwater under the university’s campus. University officials insist the contamination poses no health risks — the campus does[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle representatives reflect on session, look to budget
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The state representatives of the Eastern Panhandle gathered at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg on Thursday morning for the annual Legislative wrap-up forum. Although the representatives are home after the end of the regular session, the governor has called them back to[Read More…]
Governor signs Drug Overdose Monitoring Act
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice dealt with a variety of issues Wednesday, including signing the West Virginia Drug Overdose Monitoring Act. House Bill 2620, signed Wednesday, would establish an Office of Drug Control Policy to provide various services including research, coordination and planning for[Read More…]
‘It’s not true’: Concord president shuts down rumor of school closing
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph ATHENS, W.Va. — “It’s not going to happen. It’s not true.” Concord University President Dr. Kendra Boggess on Thursday laid to rest a rumor that the school is closing, saying Concord is facing budgetary challenges just as the state is. “Concord is in the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, April 28
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 28, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP HEADS TO NRA CONVENTION IN ATLANTA Gun control advocates say they are ready to[Read More…]
DNR advises leave young wildlife alone
FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. – West Virginia’s fields and forests are full of new life this time of year, but the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people to exercise extreme caution and keep a safe distance when young wildlife is encountered. “Spring provides an excellent opportunity to see[Read More…]
WV Rivers Coalition’s Angie Rosser named River Hero
Award from River Network cites Rosser’s work at making clean water a non-partisan issue CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The River Network, a Colorado-based national nonprofit organization that supports local and statewide organizations involved in restoring and protecting rivers and streams, has named WV Rivers Coalition’s executive director Angie Rosser as one[Read More…]
Delegate Gearheart statement on Governor Justice decision on state park fees
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – House Roads and Transportation Committee Chairman Marty Gearheart, R-Mercer, today applauded Gov. Jim Justice for recognizing that West Virginia families are struggling financially, and called on him to abandon his proposals for massive tax increases. “Last night, the Governor said<http://www.governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Stops-Move-To-Charge-Park-Visitors.aspx>, ‘West Virginians are struggling and at this[Read More…]
Speaker Armstead statement on Governor’s call for a special session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, issued the following statement after Gov. Jim Justice announced he intends to call the Legislature back into session Thursday, May 4, to push his tax-increase plans. “I’m saddened that the Governor continues to refuse to acknowledge the reality that his current plan[Read More…]
