Release from WV Department of Commerce: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following the example of Gov. Jim Justice and other state government agencies, the Division of Natural Resources becomes the first West Virginia Department of Commerce agency to announce fleet reductions. DNR Director Stephen McDaniel announced Thursday that 84 vehicles will[Read More…]
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WVPA Sharing: Delegate Summers receives AARP National ‘Capitol Caregivers’ Award
AARP WV honors Taylor County legislator for efforts supporting family caregivers Release from AARP WV: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – To recognize her work to support family caregivers in West Virginia, AARP has named West Virginia House Health Committee Vice Chair Delegate Amy Summers of Taylor County as a recipient of AARP’s national “Capitol[Read More…]
House Bill would attract retired teachers to areas of need in state
By Lexi Browning For The West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation that will allow retired educators to serve as substitute teachers in districts of critical need passed the House Education Committee Wednesday. Delegate Paul Espinosa, R-Jefferson, chairman of the House Education Committee and lead sponsor on House Bill 2637,[Read More…]
Public broadcasting head hopes for delay in funding cuts
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The leader of West Virginia Public Broadcasting said he will ask legislators, if they cannot continue to fully fund WVPB, to at least allow a one-year study period to set funding priorities before making cuts and to permit a two-year phase-down of[Read More…]
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The Register-Herald Gov. Jim Justice announces budget countdown clock CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saying “the clock is ticking” Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of a countdown clock which he says is a reminder to legislators to reach a balanced budget soon. The clock, which can be found at http://www.governor.wv.gov/clock/ and in the[Read More…]
WV House approves bill affecting water quality
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Wednesday that would change how state environment officials calculate the amount of waste being deposited into the state’s rivers and streams. House Bill 2506 passed by a vote of 63-37 in the House Wednesday[Read More…]
After much debate, water bill advances
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After lengthy debate, the House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that would change the way the state Department of Environmental Protection calculates discharges in the water. Passing on a 63-37 vote, southern West Virginia delegates George Ambler, R-Greenbrier; Stephen Baldwin, D-Greenbrier; Mick[Read More…]
Higher ed personnel bill passes West Virginia Senate
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A measure giving West Virginia and Marshall universities the flexibility to remove employee “bumping rights” has passed the House of Delegates. House Bill 2542 is intended to provide the schools more flexibility in human resources and personnel matters, and it permits[Read More…]
House approves controversial water standards bill
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A controversial bill that would change the way calculations are made to the discharge of pollutants into streams is now on its way to the West Virginia Senate. The House of Delegates voted 63-37 Wednesday, March 1 to approve a bill[Read More…]
Chamber asks legislators to re-issue Turnpike bonds
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce officers are asking West Virginia lawmakers to re-issue bonds for the West Virginia Turnpike, and Beckley Mayor Rob Rappold said he’s hoping city council members will join the effort. If heeded by legislators, the move would allow[Read More…]
