By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a legislative session now under his belt, state Sen. Chandler Swope, R-6th District, is ready for a looming special session on the budget, but not sure if a reasonable compromise can be reached. A balanced budget is required, he said,[Read More…]
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Agriculture advocates eager for governor to pass industrial hemp bill
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Agriculture industry advocates hope a bill awaiting Gov. Jim Justice’s signature will fulfill the potential of a long-neglected niche crop in the Mountain State — hemp. “Hemp is really promising as a crop,” said Don Smith II, founder of the West Virginia[Read More…]
Breakfast and Bills: Lawmakers meet with constituents to discuss legislative session
By JEFF McCOY The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Senators, delegates and constituents alike sat down for an intimate breakfast hosted by the League of Women Voters of Jefferson County on Saturday, which allowed legislative leaders to discuss issues of interest. “It’s the league’s mission to foster interaction and activity from its[Read More…]
Marshall student sports panel lauds resolution on politics
By GRANT TRAYLOR The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In recent months, Marshall University athletics has utilized the slogan “I Am Because We Are” as its catchphrase. In the last few days, that slogan was put into action. Marshall University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) released a statement Friday praising the university’s[Read More…]
Get a Room: Many West Virginia homeowners are getting in on the Airbnb trend, but officials urge caution in following local, state regulations
By CYNTHIA McCLOUD The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Visitors to Shepherdstown from every continent except Antarctica have climbed aboard Will Sutherland‘s converted school bus to spend a night or two. Since Sutherland and his partner Sabrina Hartley started listing the bus on Airbnb in December 2014, they have entertained[Read More…]
Norfolk Southern Railway commits to sticking with coal
By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Norfolk Southern Railway will continue to use both thermal and metallurgical coal, Chief Marketing Officer Alan Shaw announced last week at the National Coal Transportation Association Conference. S&P Global Platts, an energy price assessment and reporting agency, reports that Norfolk Southern made[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey urges caution during last-minute tax filing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to take their time filling out tax information in order to avoid any missteps as the April 18 filing deadline quickly approaches. “Many people don’t file taxes until the end of the season,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It’s always better[Read More…]
Ethics: Training course is a valuable opportunity
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel editorial West Virginia has a nine-member Ethics Commission, meant to “investigate, initiate, process and adjudicate complaints of potential violations of the Ethics Act.” The commission issues advisory opinions regarding the Ethics Act and Open Government Meetings Act, oversees registration and reporting of lobbyists, processes financial[Read More…]
Pep rally for ‘America’s Best’ is tonight
Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Local leaders are reminding residents to gather at 6 p.m. Monday, April 17, for a show of support as Huntington finishes the competition that will name America’s Best Community. The City of Huntington is one of just eight communities remaining in the America’s Best[Read More…]
Grow Appalachia provides plants for home gardening
By OWEN WELLS The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — Food deserts, or areas without easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables are quickly spreading across the landscape. The obesity problem has become an epidemic and convenience foods have become the go to choice for consumers. A counter-movement advocating home gardening[Read More…]
