By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day after saying he hoped negotiations would continue between Gov. Jim Justice and the Legislature on a budget compromise, Senate President Mitch Carmichael changed direction, calling on the governor Tuesday to sign the $4.102 billion budget bill lawmakers passed Sunday. “While[Read More…]
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Justice has until Friday to veto or sign budget
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The governor has until Friday to either sign the budget bill or veto it — otherwise it can take effect without his signature. Both House and Senate leadership have urged Gov. Jim Justice in the days following the session to sign the[Read More…]
WVU Tech no ‘magic bullet’ for Beckley development
By LISA SHREWSBERRY The State Journal BEKCLEY, W.Va. — Optimism can be a good thing, except when it is too much of a good thing. Since the announcement WVU Tech would relocate from Montgomery to Beckley, those hit hard by an economy hit even harder yearned for a quick, sustainable solution. Rumors[Read More…]
Overdoses continue to be issue for EMS personnel
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Martinsburg’s emergency medical services reported two drug overdose deaths during March, according to an overdose report released by the Martinsburg Fire Department Monday. The EMS responded to 16 overdose calls and provided 25 doses of Narcan in March, said Lt. David J.[Read More…]
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack employees speak out on Ohio County smoking ban
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Employees and patrons of Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack and limited video lottery outlets are urging the Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health to keep in place those facilities’ current exemption from the county’s clear air regulation. The board conducted a public[Read More…]
Education, health care among top concerns for veterans
By MICHELLE DILLON Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Veterans had a chance to voice their concerns to Congressman David McKinley, R-W.Va., on Tuesday. McKinley held a roundtable discussion for veterans at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 629 on Fairmont Avenue. Veterans attended the roundtable to share with McKinley[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Lesson about staying sober, saving lives must not be forgotten
Times West Virginian editorial In the midst of tragedy, we often have to ask ourselves the one question that’s hard to answer. “Why?” Unfortunately, when it comes to teen deaths in automobile accidents, there is a regrettable answer. Alcohol is the greatest cause of death for young people in motor vehicle[Read More…]
Citizens, leaders support Huntington in national competition
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With only a week remaining in the America’s Best Communities competition, local, state and federal leaders are taking to social media to show their support for Huntington. During this final push to the finish line, support for the city’s effort can be seen[Read More…]
Highway authority seeks funding to remain in operation
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — An organization promoting the construction of a major highway through southern West Virginia, the King Coal Highway I-73/74 Authority, is seeking enough money to stay in operation. Executive Director Mike Mitchem appeared Tuesday before the Mercer County Commission and said his organization’s[Read More…]
New estimates show ACA repeal could hurt addiction recovery
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — According to the West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy, the Mountain State’s opioid crisis could be further exacerbated under the House plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act. New estimates released Tuesday show the House ACA repeal would cut West Virginia’s Medicaid[Read More…]
