By Jake Zuckerman, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democrats in the House of Delegates gummed up Gov. Jim Justice’s efforts to rush through a renewal of a tax credit program that The Greenbrier resort — which Justice’s family owns — could use to save millions of dollars. More than any issues[Read More…]
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Campaign Update: Natalie Tennant says campaign for Secretary of State focuses on trust and accountability
Release from Tennant for West Virginia Secretary of State Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant’s announcement that she is launching a campaign to serve in that position again delivered a message to West Virginians. Tennant, a Democrat, was twice elected to serve as Secretary of State in 2008[Read More…]
W.Va. Senator Beach asked Governor Justice for Executive Order prohibiting sale of E-Cigarettes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. Senator Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, has written a letter to Governor Jim Justice, asking him to issue an Executive Order declaring that a public health emergency exists around the dangers of e-cigarettes. Sen. Beach requested the governor order the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR),[Read More…]
West Virginia Auditor McCuskey to seek reelection
By Jake Zukerman, The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Auditor J.B. McCuskey said he’s running for re-election in 2020. McCuskey, who ascended to statewide office after serving as a GOP state lawmaker, said he plans to run for his second and final term as auditor. “When I took[Read More…]
Editorial: Marcellus shale drilling benefits more than big companies, gas owners in West Virginia
From The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: While various delays have impeded efforts to expand Marcellus drilling in West Virginia and other nearby states, recent studies indicate the natural gas business remains good for many residents of the Mountain State. The Natural Gas Savings to End-Users: 2008-2018, A Technical Briefing Paper,[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce more than $7 Million in EDA Grants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), also a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a series of economic development grants totaling $7,049,375[Read More…]
Campaign update: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Thrasher on drug crisis
Drug Crisis Calls for Action to Heal Our State By Woody Thrasher When my three boys were growing up, I’d tell them they needed three things to be successful: hard work, good moral character and good health. When I look at West Virginia and our debilitating drug epidemic, it shakes[Read More…]
W.Va. Tourism Office releases final fall foliage Report
Travelers encouraged to plan trips to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, WV (Nov. 6, 2019) — West Virginia’s beautiful fall foliage season is coming to a spectacular end. While the reds, oranges and yellows that have painted the Mountain State the past few weeks are starting to fade,[Read More…]
Media Advisory: First Lady Cathy Justice to unveil 2019 Christmas Ornament
Event set for Culture Center ceremony at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has released the following media advisory: WHO: First Lady Cathy Justice, West Virginia Department of Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch, Tamarack Director Tammy Coffman, West Virginia artists Matt and Tessie Wallace. WHAT: First[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVDOH leaders to discuss upcoming I-64 Merritts Creek to Barboursville Mall project
Event at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 5 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways has issued the following media advisory: The WVDOH will hold a media event to discuss the upcoming Interstate-64 Merritts Creek to Barboursville Mall project. WVDOH officials will be on hand to answer questions and[Read More…]
