By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that congressional Republican leaders’ plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act “would cripple us beyond belief.” All three members of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia — Republican Reps. David McKinley, Alex Mooney[Read More…]
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Governor, Senate President address Coal Forum
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and Senate President Mitch Carmichael said they believe the state missed out by not tiering severance tax, a concept the governor advocated that did not make it through the Legislature. Justice and Carmichael addressed Thursday’s Coal Forum at the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice blames legislators for failures of special session, says road bond key to state’s future
By CHARLES YOUNG The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia’s governor is frustrated with the results of the Legislature’s special session, but he remains optimistic about the state’s prospects going forward. In a conversation with The Exponent Telegram via video conferencing Thursday, Gov. Jim Justice expressed his disappointment with[Read More…]
WV governor signs road-building bill into effect
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice took a spin on the hyperbole highway Tuesday, declaring that his road-building initiative will lead the state to unprecedented heights. “Of everything that’s been done in this state forevermore … this is the biggest, this is the boldest, this[Read More…]
Governor signs parkways bill, sets Oct 7 as date to vote on highway bonds
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice Tuesday signed a bill that would create a single-fee E-ZPass program and set the date to vote on highway bonds. In a late morning press conference, Justice signed Senate Bill 1003, which is part of his roads package. The[Read More…]
Legislators adjourn without taking up state employee furlough bill
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 21 days over seven-and-a-half weeks, the special session of the Legislature came to an unceremonious end Monday — with one key issue left in limbo. The House and Senate adjourned sine die after brief floor sessions Monday morning with legislation to[Read More…]
Jennifer Garner meets with lawmakers to discuss Save The Children program
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Actress and member of the Save The Children Board of Trustees Jennifer Garner spoke with state lawmakers Monday to thank them for including funding in the budget and said she hopes money is not reduced in the future. In a Monday interview Garner discussed[Read More…]
Legislative leaders reflect on special session, budget
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature adjourned its special session Monday after 21 days. Lawmakers passed eight bills, including the budget. and the governor vetoed one bill dealing with the sale of the Jackie Withrow longterm care facility in Beckley. House Speaker Tim Armstead,[Read More…]
WV Legislature adjourns special session Monday
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature put a close to the special legislative session Monday morning. Members of the Senate and the House of Delegates voted to adjourn Sine Die, or without a set date to return, until pre-scheduled monthly interim meetings and the[Read More…]
Justice administration still assessing potential roads bills impact
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials in Gov. Jim Justice’s administration are crunching numbers to try to figure out the possible economic impact of several roads bills passed by theLegislature. Justice spokesman Butch Antolini said the administration hopes to have a handle on the impact of[Read More…]
