The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PRESIDENT SKEPTICAL ABOUT CHANCES FOR BUDGET AGREEMENT Donald Trump says the odds that a bipartisan[Read More…]
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Opinion: W.Va. Senate omnibus education bill draws attention
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association Week three of the 60-day regular session saw the unveiling of a massive, 144-page omnibus education bill, whose release had been anticipated since the start of the session. While it includes a second round of 5 percent on average pay raises[Read More…]
West Virginia Democrats introduce marijuana decriminalization bill
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the House of Delegates floor Thursday morning, Del. Mick Bates, D-Raleigh, announced that he and several other lawmakers had introduced a marijuana decriminalization bill. Bates, who said his position had evolved on the issue, said marijuana decriminalization could help solve West[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Breakfast set for Thursday, Feb. 7, at Embassy Suites in Charleston
HD Media & Charleston Gazette-Mail media social set for Wednesday evening, Feb. 6 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators, media from across the state and guests will gather at the Embassy Suites on morning of Feb. 7 for annual West Virginia Press Association Legislative Breakfast. “The media of West Virginia appreciate legislators[Read More…]
Renovations for Pipestem resort: $11 million announced for new expansions, fueling tourism industry
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PIPESTEM, W.Va. — West Virginia’s governor announced about $11 million in ongoing renovations Thursday at a state park which are aimed at fueling the state’s growing tourism industry and stimulating the region’s economy. Gov. Jim Justice visited Pipestem Resort State Park to talk about[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate Committee advances bill to make home rule pilot program permanent
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A bill to make West Virginia’s Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program permanent in the state is on its way to a vote in the state Senate. The Senate Committee on Government Organization approved Senate Bill 4 on Thursday. The[Read More…]
WVU researchers awarded $1 million to develop AI technologies to combat opioid epidemic, trafficking
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Yanfang (Fanny) Ye, assistant professor of computer science and electrical engineering at West Virginia University, has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Justice in support of her work to develop novel artificial intelligence techniques to combat the opioid epidemic and trafficking. The award[Read More…]
OPINION: Free community college bill shouldn’t be a pissing contest
The Daily Athenaeum The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a free community and technical college bill on Thursday. While the bill would still need to pass the House and get signed by the governor, it’s a big step for the state’s youth. West Virginia has a graduation rate of 90[Read More…]
Marion County Convention & Visitors Bureau ‘Middle of Everywhere’ brand judged a success
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — It’s been about six months since the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Marion County launched its new brand: “The Middle of Everywhere.” And Leisha Elliott, executive director of the bureau, is happy with the results. “We do feel that the campaign[Read More…]