By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.VA. — State, county, and municipal governments in West Virginia will spend $4.6 million on legal advertisements this year, according to a legislative audit released Monday. The audit proposes setting up an online state repository for those announcements, but a state newspaper advocate says legislators[Read More…]
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Campaign Update: Democrat gubernatorial candidate Salango gets endorsement of former W.Va. Governor Caperton
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, former Governor Gaston Caperton endorsed Kanawha County commissioner Ben Salango for governor in the 2020 election. Former Governor Gaston Caperton: “I support Ben Salango for governor of West Virginia because he has the character, experience, and the know-how to get the job done. Now more than ever, West Virginia needs[Read More…]
Media Advisory: State, faith-based leaders to discuss non-discrimination language issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael has issued the following media advisory: SUBJECT: Discussion and review by faith-based leaders of a proposal by Fairness WV to extend non-discrimination language. WHEN: 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 WHERE: Senate Judiciary Committee room: 208; West Virginia[Read More…]
Media advisory: Gov. Justice to hold press event in Martinsburg on MARC Train
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has released the following media advisory: Gov. Justice will hold a press event on MARC Train at Martinsburg Railway Station; tomorrow – Thursday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state and local government leaders. WHAT: Gov. Justice will hold a[Read More…]
W.Va. Revenue Secretary Hardy says state budget cuts won’t be necessary
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy told legislators Monday he believes Gov. Jim Justice’s administration will be able to get through the 2019-20 budget year without having to make mid-year spending cuts. “As of a couple of weeks ago, the end of November,[Read More…]
U.S. Congresswoman Miller announces $5.4 Million for rural broadband in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller, R-WV, announced today a grant of $5,432,056 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand rural broadband across West Virginia. The funds will be distributed over 10 years to more than 7,057 homes and businesses. This is the eighth wave of the Connect America Fund[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito statement on legislation to Protect Miners’ Pensions and Health Care included in final funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) issued the following statement today regarding the inclusion of the Bipartisan American Miners Act—legislation protecting the health care and pension benefits for coal miners—in the final funding agreement reached. Congress is expected to vote on the measure this week, which includes these benefits[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin issues statement on legislation to Protect Miners’ Pensions and Health Care included in final funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) issued the following statement today regarding the inclusion of the Bipartisan American Miners Act — legislation protecting the health care and pension benefits for coal miners — in the final funding agreement reached. Congress is expected to vote on the measure this week, which[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Caputo issues statement on Bipartisan American Miners Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. House of Delegates Minority Whip Mike Caputo (D-Marion) on the Bipartisan American Miners Act: “I am relieved and grateful that Senator Manchin, Senator Capito and West Virginia’s House delegation were able to secure a bipartisan agreement that protects lifetime healthcare benefits and pensions for thousands of coal[Read More…]
Campaign Update: W.Va. Delegate Isaac Sponaugle to running for W.Va. Attorney General
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Delegate Isaac Sponaugle announced that he is a candidate for Attorney General of West Virginia. “I’ve worked hard during my legislative career fighting for all West Virginians,” Sponaugle said. “I’ve sponsored and supported bills that have become law, which benefit the working people of this state. Likewise, I[Read More…]