By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — Northern Panhandle leaders are largely happy with the passage of the “Roads to Prosperity” bond referendum, and now they want to see it grow both jobs and development in West Virginia. “I’m hopeful that with passage of the road bond we[Read More…]
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Editorial: Delay of natural gas pipelines is costing W.Va. money
From The Parkersburg News and Sentinel: There is more natural gas being produced from the Marcellus and Utica shales than is necessary to meet the demand in the regions to which that gas is easily transported. It is a problem that has been apparent for quite some time to those[Read More…]
Editorial: Sports gambling may be good bet for West Virginia
From The Wheeling News-Register: No one knows how much money Americans wager on sporting events, simply because much of the betting is done illegally. Estimates are mind-boggling, however. One is that annual betting on the Super Bowl alone tops $8 billion. Another is that $30 billion to $40 billion a[Read More…]
West Virginia Roads to Prosperity bond referendum gets green light
Governor Justice thanks voters for support By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia voters said “yes” Saturday to Gov. Jim Justice’s “Roads To Prosperity” plan to revitalize the state’s highways, job prospects and economy. The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office reported late Saturday that 87,751[Read More…]
BIC members celebrate road bond amendment passage
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Business & Industry Council is celebrating the strong victory of the Roads to Prosperity amendment during today’s special election. “We are so excited for West Virginia’s future and so grateful to those who took time to vote in this special election,” said BIC Chairman[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues statement on passage of Roads to Prosperity Bond amendment
CHARLESTON,WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement after West Virginia voters overwhelmingly voted to approve the Roads to Prosperity Bond Amendment on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017: “This is a great night for West Virginia!” “I am grateful to the people of West Virginia for sharing my vision to jump[Read More…]
WV Transportation Secretary Smith issues statement regarding passage of Roads to Prosperity Amendment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Transportation Secretary Tom Smith issued the following statement regarding passage of Roads to Prosperity Amendment: “We appreciate the confidence the citizens of West Virginia have shown in us by passing Governor Justice’s Roads to Prosperity Bond Amendment. By doing so, it allows the West Virginia Department[Read More…]
West Virginia Manufacturers Association cheers road bond amendment Passage
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) issued a ‘thank you’ to voters Saturday night for supporting the Roads to Prosperity Amendment and allowing the state to make a major infrastructure investment over the next several years. “Our members represent a broad spectrum of manufacturing in West Virginia,[Read More…]
WVPA shares photos of Governor Justice announcement on Roads to Prosperity Amendment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has photos available for media from Gov. Jim Justice’s press conference at the West Virginia Capitol Saturday night, Oct. 7, with a room full of supporters and state officials on the apparent passage of the Roads to Prosperity Amendment CUTLINES FOR GOVERNOR’S PHOTOs: Photo 1: Photo 2:[Read More…]
Senate President Mitch Carmichael statement on Roads to Prosperity Amendment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, issued the following statement on the passage of the Roads to Prosperity Amendment: “I am thrilled that the West Virginians who chose to vote on this critical issue put the greater good of this state first and said yes. With the passage[Read More…]
