By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The president of West Virginia’s arm of the American Federation of Teachers union suggested at a meeting of educators Tuesday evening holding off on walkouts or strikes, although some school workers vocally questioned this strategy as state senators rush a sweeping education[Read More…]
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Charter schools uncharted territory in West Virginia
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The issue of charter schools in West Virginia remains uncharted territory in the state, but the Legislature is seeking to explore it. An omnibus education bill currently being considered by lawmakers contains provisions to allow charter schools in the[Read More…]
Mountaineer Football’s first lady passes away
By JOHN ANTONIK WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The First Lady of West Virginia University football has died. Merry Ann Nehlen, 82, wife of Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen, passed away peacefully at home yesterday evening surrounded by family following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. “She was such[Read More…]
WVDOT: No decision on using road bond for secondary road maintenance
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation told a Senate committee Tuesday that no decisions have been made regarding a proposal made by the governor to take road bond money meant for major projects for fixing[Read More…]
Senators talk EZ-Pass boom, WV highways funding needs
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Demand for deeply discounted $24 EZ-Pass transponders providing three-year unlimited use of the West Virginia Turnpike exceeded all expectations, Parkways Authority general manager Greg Barr told the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday. Sales of the discounted EZ-Passes, which was extended 11 days past[Read More…]
Video: W.Va. Gov. Justice shares thoughts on Senate education bill
NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With much debate still surrounding the West Virginia Senate’s omnibus education bill, Gov. Jim Justice held a press conference Tuesday afternoon discussing his thoughts on the issue, expressing support for some measures of the bill while opposing others. See more from NCWV Media
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 30
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ODDS SEEM AGAINST TRADE WAR BREAKTHROUGH U.S. and Chinese negotiators begin talks aimed at settling[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 30
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 22th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Ag and Conservation Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; West Virginia Council of Churches Rally, Attorney General Rotunda. SENATE: Senate to convene at 9:30 a.m. On The Agenda The Senate will[Read More…]
Short of votes, Senate leaders skip committee’s review of education bill
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Deploying a procedural move not seen in the West Virginia Senate since 1961, Republicans voted Monday to circumvent a committee that was likely to vote down an education overhaul package that includes enabling charter schools in West Virginia. The Senate Education Committee[Read More…]