CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In his second State of the State address, Gov. Jim Justice will present his vision for West Virginia today (Jan. 10), as the regular session of the 2018 West Virginia Legislature begins. Several West Virginia University faculty, administrators and staff members will be available to offer insights and expert[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Justice set to deliver second State of the State address
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eleven months after giving an unconventional State of the State address, which consisted of an unscripted 52-minute talk complete with a whiteboard and references to Frankenstein’s monster, Gov. Jim Justice is set for an encore tonight at 7. Last year, the then-freshman[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers ready with bill to rein in state vehicle fleet
By RUSTY MARKS NCWV Media/The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers have prepared a bill intended to rein in the state’s ponderous fleet of state-owned cars. Members of the House and Senate Joint Committees on Government Organization and Government Operations voted to send the bill to the Legislature[Read More…]
Greenbrier County delegate offers a glimpse of West Virginia legislative priorities
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald LEWISBURG, W.VA. — Saying he expects the 2018 session of the West Virginia Legislature to be “very robust,” Delegate George “Boogie” Ambler, R-Greenbrier, provided constituents with a glimpse behind the curtain Tuesday. Addressing the Greenbrier County Commission and a packed meeting room, Ambler said he[Read More…]
Draft bill would terminate West Virginia Board of Funeral Examiners
By CARLEE LAMMERS Charleston Gazette-Mail Legislators plan to introduce in the upcoming session a bill that would terminate the West Virginia Board of Funeral Examiners and transfer all of its powers and duties to the secretary of state. The bill is a response to a September 2017 audit conducted by[Read More…]
H. John Rogers of New Martinsville plans to seek West Virginia Senate seat
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — H. John Rogers of New Martinsville estimates he has run for public office at least 12 times during his life, and he said he will make another run for West Virginia’s 2nd District Senate seat in 2018. Rogers,[Read More…]
W.Va. House Democratic Caucus announces 2018 legislative priorities
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Pledging to support legislation that will create jobs in West Virginia and help the state’s students and seniors, the Democratic Caucus of the West Virginia House of Delegates announced its priorities for the upcoming legislative session Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the state Capitol. “It is imperative that we focus on legislation[Read More…]
W.Va. higher education presidents introduce Alliance for Economic Development of Southern W.Va.
By Jordan Nelson The Register-Herald of Beckley CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Claiming that utilizing resources can create jobs, enhance the state’s business sector and competitive edge, ensure workers have access to the latest training and technology, build long-lasting partnerships and revitalize small communities, 10 southern West Virginia higher education institutions Monday unveiled their[Read More…]
Final changes to PEIA are heard by West Virginia Joint Finance Committee
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State employees will see a slight increase in health insurance premiums again this year, but some of those employees may see higher or lower numbers, depending on their salary. Under the Public Employees Insurance Agency, or PEIA, all premiums will rise 0.5 of[Read More…]
West Virginia to save on pension premiums due to good investment returns
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia House and Senate Finance Committee members received a bit of good news Monday, two days before the start of the 2018 legislative session: Thanks to strong investment earnings and more employees in a new benefits tier, the state’s contribution to[Read More…]
