Release from WVUToday: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia University remains financially stable, it faces future challenges with continued reductions in state revenue, limited ability and desire to increase tuition and competition from other institutions, the Board of Governors was told Friday (Feb. 10). “The University continues to invest in its students, employees and[Read More…]
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Mineral County opens 2017 W.Va. legislative session with prayer
By Liz Beavers [email protected] Tribune Managing Editor KEYSER, W.Va. – In a little publicized feature of Mineral County Day, representatives of the county had the honor Wednesday of officially kicking off both the West Virginia Senate and House of Representatives with a prayer. Keyser City Council member and president of[Read More…]
Editorial: Construction plan could help add jobs quickly
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice delivered one of the most memorable State of the State addresses ever on Wednesday night in Charleston. In his unscripted speech, he presented bold ideas on how to help West Virginia get its economy going and deal with the current[Read More…]
Insurers could quit marketplaces without decision on Obamacare
By Kery Murakami / CNHI Washington Reporter For the Bluefield Daily Telegraph WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hundreds of thousands of people may essentially lose health insurance subsidies, face double-digit premium increases or be forced to change doctors unless Congress and the Trump administration move at what would be lightning speeds by[Read More…]
Editorial: DeVos a terrible choice for education
From The Charleston Gazette-Mail / Gazette: Among many affronts of the new Trump administration, selection of Amway billionaire Betsy DeVos as U.S. education secretary was especially disturbing. She has been a lifelong cheerleader for “school choice,” which sounds nice in theory but, in practice, easily turns into funneling tax money[Read More…]
Editorial: Governor’s ‘fix’ appears broken on arrival
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail / Daily Mail : Throughout his campaign to be governor of West Virginia, Jim Justice asked voters to trust him. With his business experience and his many high-level contacts, Jim Justice could turn things around, he said repeatedly during the campaign. Voters did show trust in the[Read More…]
Budget plan spotlights WV Film Office, tax credits
By Douglas Imbrogno The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Founded in 1994, the West Virginia Film Office — and a tax credit program designed to encourage production companies to shoot in the state — would be eliminated if the Legislature approves budget measures proposed Tuesday in Gov. Jim Justice’s first[Read More…]
Editorial: State doesn’t need another drug problem
From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins: Arguments for legalizing marijuana in West Virginia boil down to two factors: cash and compassion. Neither holds up under prudent scrutiny. As state legislators and Gov. Jim Justice struggle to balance the state budget, the claim legalized marijuana would result in an infusion of cash[Read More…]
Parkersburg City Council to consider Sunday brunch bill
By Evan Bevins [email protected] PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — City Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance allowing earlier alcohol sales on Sundays when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. In December, the city applied to the West Virginia Municipal Home Rule Board for the ability to allow establishments with[Read More…]
Editorial: What about our budgets?
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Gov. Jim Justice offered West Virginians a choice during his State of the State speech on Wednesday. Increase taxes by about $600 million … or else.Or else what? “Are you willing to eliminate all of our state parks? Are you willing to eliminate all of your[Read More…]
