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Department of Education, Arts ’empowers West Virginians,’ Gayle Manchin says

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With her department again looking down the barrel of legislation that would eliminate it, Education and the Arts Secretary Gayle Manchin told the Senate Finance Committee her agency “empowers West Virginians every single day.” “Promoting, preserving, protecting our state’s rich culture, history[Read More…]

Oliver files candidacy for West Virginia House of Delegates

By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — Jack Oliver filed candidacy on Monday to represent the 50th district and Marion County in the West Virginia House of Delegates. He is running as a Democrat. Oliver has spent 50 years in business working as a certified public accountant to[Read More…]

West Virginia Senate Judiciary looks over appeals court bill

By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — The Senate Judiciary Committee is working over a bill to create an intermediate appeals court. Monday was the panel’s second day of deliberations, with most of the two-plus hour sessions taken up by questions from two members who question the need for[Read More…]

Governor defends West Virginia state parks timbering measure

By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — Gov. Jim Justice defended a bill Monday that calls for timbering in state parks, saying the bill’s intention is to take care of maturing forests and expand recreational opportunities. Senate Bill 270 was introduced last week at the governor’s request. It allows the[Read More…]

Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 30 

Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 30, 2018 21th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Preston/Monongalia County Day, Upper House , Upper Senate Rotundas and Upper Well Area;  WV Coal Symposium, 5 p.m, Charleston Civic Center; WV Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception, 5-7 p.m., Great Hall – Culture Center     SENATE:  Senate Convenes[Read More…]

Legalizing sports betting could boost W.Va. tourism, lottery revenue

By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association   CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Billions of dollars will be spent this week, betting on the Super Bowl. Officials from the West Virginia Lottery and legislative supporters of bills moving through both chambers hope sports wagering revenue may one day help pay for education,[Read More…]

Potential teacher strike looms over West Virginia

By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — West Virginia teachers are weighing their options over a lack of pay hikes and health insurance issues, pressuring lawmakers to remedy a situation that could lead to a strike. “We may be staring down the barrel of a teachers strike,” said[Read More…]

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