WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, is asking West Virginia families to share stories on how the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has made an impact in their lives and the lives of their children. CHIP provides health insurance to almost 9 million children in America, and ensures[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Wednesday, December 6
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT US MOVE COULD SPARK UNREST ACROSS MIDDLE EAST Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito votes to confirm Kirstjen Nielsen for DHS secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., issued this statement after voting to confirm Kirstjen Nielsen as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: “As our nation faces evolving threats at home and abroad, Kirstjen Nielson brings solid credentials to the department at a critical time. I[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin releases weekly W.Va. energy report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, on Tuesday released a report detailing the price and production levels of coal as well as natural gas prices in Appalachia and nationally. For the week ending Dec. 1, 2017, estimated U.S. coal production totaled approximately 14.1 million short tons. This production estimate[Read More…]
Glenville State College lowering tuition by 2 percent
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Glenville State College announced today, Dec. 5, that the college will cut tuition for the 2018-19 academic year by at least 2 percent with the condition that GSC’s state appropriation does not decrease. GSC President Tracy Pellett, accompanied by Dr. Paul L. Hill, chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature should cap regulations, think tank researchers advise
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Working from the premise that regulations hinder the economy, researchers from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University on Monday encouraged legislators to consider setting caps on the number of regulations state agencies can impose. “There’s increasing academic evidence that regulation, especially[Read More…]
$20.8M from opioid settlement distributed for treatment beds in WV
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nine drug treatment programs in West Virginia will receive a combined $20.8 million in funding — money state lawmakers set aside earlier this year from lawsuit settlements with drug companies accused of fueling the state’s opioid epidemic. The legislation requires that the[Read More…]
$800M in West Virginia road bonds to be sold this fiscal year
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill Monday authorizing the sale of bonds for the “Roads to Prosperity” projects and setting a schedule for the sale during the third Special Session. Senate Bill 3001 gives Gov. Jim Justice the authority to sell up[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice presents $1.4M check for IEI fire expenses
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice presented the Wood County Commission with a $1.4 million check Monday to cover the expenses of fighting an industrial fire in late October. Justice presented the commission with a check for $1,466,299.15 to cover the expenses[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice: China deal is ‘serious’
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Although relatively short on specifics during a Monday press conference, Gov. Jim Justice showed plenty of enthusiasm for what he termed a “deathly serious” $83.7 billion China Energy investment plan for shale natural gas and petrochemical projects in West[Read More…]
