By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Improving broadband internet access in West Virginia remains a concern in the state and a frustration in the Legislature House Bill 4629 “relating to broadband enhancement and expansion policies” passed through the Senate Government Organization Committee on Wednesday morning at[Read More…]
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Frontier, CWA talks at impasse
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Frontier Communications and Communications Workers of America members in West Virginia are not talking, and it is not known when talks might resume, according to Andy Malinoski, Frontier’s communications manager. “We would like to talk, but I don’t know,” Malinoski said Tuesday[Read More…]
Sugar Grove in Pendleton County to become treatment facility
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The former U.S. Navy base at Sugar Grove, in Pendleton County, will become a 95-bed substance abuse treatment facility, health providers announced Wednesday. West Virginia, which has the highest overdose death rate in the country, currently has just 107 substance abuse treatment beds,[Read More…]
Female veterans invited to screen ‘Women of War’ film in Wheeling
By HEATHER ZIEGLER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register The Wheeling Veterans Center continually assists local men and women who have been in the military service as they transition to civilian life. That can include all types of services and outreach for troops. However, women in the military often face issues not[Read More…]
Governor’s STEM Institute now accepting applications
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY W.Va. — The Governor’s STEM Institute, a cost-free opportunity for students who are currently in the seventh and eighth grades, is currently taking applications from those interested in the program. The summer residential program will provide academic enrichment in the science, technology, engineering, and math[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, March 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, March 8, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO MIGHT EVADE TARIFF POLICY The White House says Mexico, Canada and other countries may[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, March 8
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, March 8, 2018 58th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Belle, Kenna and Pinch Elementary Schools, Upper House and Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SCR 54: Requesting study on effect of new vehicle weights on[Read More…]
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For West Virginia teachers, determination in the morning, joy in the afternoon
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate Wing of the West Virginia Capitol seemed more like Milan Puskar Stadium after a Mountaineer victory than a legislative hall Tuesday morning. Chants echoed off the stone facades as teachers from around the state shouted cheers in unison. As word gradually[Read More…]
Funding for 5 percent West Virginia employee pay raises to come from budget cuts
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paying for 5 percent across-the-board pay raises for teachers, school service personnel and other state employees without raising taxes or fees will require cutting the proposed 2018-19 state budget by at least $82 million — cuts legislative leaders said Tuesday will include[Read More…]