By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is feeling the effects of the partial shutdown of the federal government, albeit only slightly at the moment. While personnel employed by the organization are mostly still going about usual business, the federally-funded employees are currently out[Read More…]
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WV Legislature’s Joint Committee on Natural Gas Development hears workforce update
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Prior to the start of the 2019 West Virginia legislative session, lawmakers received an overview of where the natural gas industry stands as far as workforce development and construction projects. Bob Orndorff, state policy director for Dominion Energy, appeared Tuesday afternoon before[Read More…]
West Virginia House Delegates seek U.S. Supreme Court review of impeachment decision
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates wants the U.S. Supreme Court to take a look at an opinion that put a stop to impeachment trials against justices of the state Supreme Court of Appeals. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw,[Read More…]
CBC approves installation of ADA-accessible elevator in governor’s mansion
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Capitol Building Commission members Tuesday approved plans to install an elevator compliant with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act in the governor’s mansion, even though the project will adversely affect the historic character of the mansion’s state dining room. “It is changing[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 9
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP LINKS DRUGS, CRIME TO LACK OF BORDER WALL In a televised plea from the[Read More…]
First Lady Cathy Justice encourages West Virginia students to enter contest
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — First Lady Cathy Justice and her Student Artist Series announced the new “Valentines to West Virginia” contest Friday. All students in the 6th grade are invited to submit a Valentine to West Virginia that shows or tells what they love most about the Mountain State.[Read More…]
West Virginia public community college enrollment dropped by a quarter over 5 years
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The number of students enrolled in West Virginia’s public community colleges dropped to about 23,900 last academic year, down 9 percent from the prior academic year and 25 percent over the past five years. Some more recent figures are available, and while[Read More…]
Chief Justice Walker updates West Virginia lawmakers on reforms
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New Chief Justice Beth Walker told lawmakers Monday that the problems discovered over the last year at the state’s highest court have been fixed, with more changes expected soon. All five justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court[Read More…]
