W.Va. Secretary of State’s office coordinating the celebration, unveiled the official logo at opening event in at state Capitol Release from the W.Va. Secretary of State’s Office: CHARLESTON, W. Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and members of the WV Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment kicked off a[Read More…]
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Coal expert, W.Va. lawmakers skeptical of governor’s “unbelievable” plan for coal
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald Charleston, W.Va. – Those who remember promises public officials in West Virginia have made about the future of the coal industry are skeptical of a new initiative Governor Jim Justice announced to research alternative uses for the fossil fuel. During his State of the State address at the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, Ramaco Carbon announce plans for new research facility in West Virginia to advance coal-to-carbon products and materials
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, WV — In his State of the State Address Wednesday night, Gov. Jim Justice announced an agreement with Wyoming-based carbon technology company Ramaco Carbon to open a new research facility in West Virginia, to pursue research related to the use of coal as the[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Jan. 10
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Jan. 10, 20203nd Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Mineral County Day, GIS Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas *** Agendas and times subject to change. *** SENATE: The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. There are no bills[Read More…]
State of the State: Governor Justice says W.Va. growing stronger every day
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice took the podium in the House of Delegates chamber Wednesday night to give his fourth State of the State address before facing a primary election in May. Justice took time Wednesday to compare the state in[Read More…]
State of the State: W.Va. Governor Justice pledges support for busting drug dealers, child welfare and fossil fuels
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In his fourth State of the State address following the opening day of the 2020 legislative session Wednesday, Governor Jim Justice asked for financial support for ongoing problems in West Virginia, including the child welfare and drug overdose crises, while also encouraging continued support for the[Read More…]
State of the State: Gov. Justice outlines his legislative agenda for W.Va.
By LACIE PIERSON HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice lauded a flourishing economy for the state of West Virginia, but didn’t discuss an anticipated $108.6 million revenue shortfall for next year during his State of the State address Wednesday night. Briefly saying that the state’s severance tax revenue[Read More…]
Governor’s ‘Flat’ state budget plan for W.Va. includes no pay raises or major new initiatives
By Phil Kabler, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With state tax collection expected to shrink 2.3 percent in the 2020-21 budget year, Gov. Jim Justice is proposing a “flat” $4.58 billion general revenue budget for the coming fiscal year — a drop of $108.64 million from the current West Virginia spending[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislature Gavels in for 2020 Session
By Steven Allan Adams, for The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON — The wooden gavels hammered down in the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate Wednesday, signaling the start of the first legislative session in the new decade. Both chambers of the Legislature gaveled in at noon Wednesday, starting the[Read More…]
Coal stakeholders urge W.Va. lawmakers to protect industry
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Representatives of the coal industry and the United Mine Workers of America gathered Wednesday afternoon at the state Culture Center on the grounds of the Capitol Complex for the annual West Virginia Coal Forum Legislative Briefing. Industry stakeholders urged lawmakers to prioritize protecting[Read More…]
