By MICHAEL NEARY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Teachers, staff members and board members sounded piercing alarms at the Berkeley County Schools’ board of education meeting Monday night regarding the education bill moving through the state Legislature. “To be frank, this bill is dangerous,” said Jessica Salfia, who teaches English[Read More…]
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Broadband expansion bill passes W. Va. House
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that aims to expand internet access across the state and pave the way for new technologies passed the House of Delegates on Monday. “This bill is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Del. Daniel Linville, R-Cabell, and lead[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, January 29
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘STOP THE UNREASONABLE CRACKDOWN’ Beijing issues a warning to Washington following Huawei’s indictment in the[Read More…]
Judiciary chairman: Criminal justice reform ‘humanitarian’ and ‘economic’ issue
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail In a break from tough-on-crime thinking, the Legislature is moving a series of bills designed to keep ex-convicts out of jails, not reel more in. From letting certain nonviolent offenders clear their records after years of good behavior, to allowing the dismissal of drug[Read More…]
Democrats voice frustration over education bill in West Virginia Senate
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democrats Saturday were critical of the Republican-backed education bill that was passed Friday night by the state Senate Education Committee. They were displeased, among other things, with how the bill originated in committee rather than introduction on the Senate floor,[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate bill would allow jail workers to carry firearms
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Last year West Virginia lawmakers agreed to a provision allowing corrections employees to carry firearms on the job, but the words are missing from the comprehensive corrections bill signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice. Senate Majority Leader Ryan[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…]
Experts say West Virginia’s economic woes have strong long-term solutions
By JEFF McCULLOUGH NCWV Media MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia has seen some economic hardship over the past few years, many financial experts believe that by addressing a few key problems, the Mountain State can get back on the right track. John Deskins, director of WVU’s Bureau of Business[Read More…]
HELP4WV has taken over 30,000 calls
By EMILY KEEFER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Helpline has now taken more than 30,000 calls, and the HELP4WV program is connecting West Virginians with resources to help them combat addiction and mental health issues, according to an official press release. According to[Read More…]