By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Economic Development Committee put off a decision Friday on a bill intended to stimulate loans to companies that would bring internet services to underserved, rural areas. The bill (SB 485) gives the state Economic Development Authority the green light[Read More…]

By JOSELYN KING The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill allowing West Virginia’s colleges and universities the option of establishing their own hiring policies not based on seniority is now on its way to a full vote in the West Virginia Senate. Senate Education Committee members on Thursday[Read More…]

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kansas: “No state could ever come up with a more destructive tax cut scheme than the one we enacted.” West Virginia: “Hold my beer.” When the fiscal note on the income tax repeal/consumption tax bill (SB335) showed it would blow a $600[Read More…]

By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia state senator is working to get a resolution through the Legislature declaring pornography to be a “public health crisis.” Sen. Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson, said pornography viewership ultimately damages families and children, can cause depression, psychological issues and self-esteem issues,[Read More…]

By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Most of Greenbrier County and higher elevations in Nicholas County can expect between 6 and 8 inches of snowfall tonight into Tuesday morning. Eastern Fayette County, eastern Raleigh County and southeastern portions of Greenbrier can expect between 4 and 6 inches. Charleston[Read More…]

By BOB HERTZEL Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — West Virginia’s first round NCAA tournament game against Bucknell on Thursday will be the second game of the afternoon session at KeyBank Center. The game will be televised by CBS. Game times on Thursday in Buffalo, New York are as follows:[Read More…]

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 13, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. UNDER SCRUTINY: TRUMP’S ‘INSURANCE FOR EVERYBODY’ PLEDGE Republicans pushing a plan to dismantle Obama’s health[Read More…]

From the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates this week wrapped up its budget hearing process with state agencies, setting the stage for establishing a spending framework for the Fiscal Year 2018 budget bill. The budget bill for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1,[Read More…]

By JESS MANCINI [email protected] CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A budget proposed by a group of conservative delegates cuts the size of West Virginia government to 2015 spending levels, a drafter said on Friday. Delegate Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock, with the Liberty Caucus said the $450 million anticipated in the 2018 budget as a[Read More…]