The Register-Herald of Beckley: We’re not sure what Gov. Jim Justice does not understand about “words matter,” but certainly, they do, as the governor’s own words this past week prove. And before we go further, let’s make this clear: We do not believe for a second that the governor is[Read More…]
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Opinion: West Virginia students deserve better education, career information
By Sen. Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson As West Virginia’s education policies evolve, so too is our growing recognition that a one-size-fits-all approach to planning for life after high school simple does not work for today’s youth. Students have more options than ever before, but we need to provide them with better[Read More…]
Opinion: The unquenchable H. John Rogers
By James A. Haught Among West Virginia’s flamboyant politicos, hardly anyone (except maybe A. James Manchin) matched the off-the-wall career of H. John Rogers, who grabbed headlines as he ran unsuccessfully for nearly everything. During a 1980 campaign appearance in Charleston in front of television cameras, he startled everyone by slugging WSAZ-TV reporter[Read More…]
Editorial: Time for serious business in W.Va. Legislature
As the West Virginia Legislature heads toward cross-over day, the final day the originating chamber of a bill can consider it (which is Feb. 26), one major part of the majority Republican platform has yet to be formally introduced. Republicans have made ending the business and inventory tax a major[Read More…]
WVSSAC clears Woodrow Wilson High Assistant coach Nabors after review of basketball game
See video of incident in The Register-Herald By Jessecia Farrish, Register-Herald of Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — The state board that oversees high school athletics has cleared Gene Nabors, Woodrow Wilson High School girls basketball assistant coach, of any suspensions or punishments related to his actions during a game between his team and[Read More…]
Campaign Updates: Josh Gary files for W.Va. 2nd District Senate race
McMECHEN, W.Va. — Josh Gary, a Marshall County resident and teacher at John Marshall High, has filed to run for the District 2 West Virginia Senate race. Gary, a Democrat, recently signed the papers with his wife, Christina, and daughters Leah and Megan looking on. “I want to make a[Read More…]
This week in the W.Va. House of Delegates
Release from the W.Va. House office of Communications: For the week ending Feb. 14, 2020 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates this week advanced the third of three key bills introduced this session to improve conditions in the state’s foster care and child welfare system. The House Finance Committee[Read More…]
Column: ‘At the Capitol’ with Cross-over day looming
By Phil Kabler For West Virginia Press With the 2020 legislative session fast approaching cross-over day – the last day for the House and Senate to act on bills originating in each house – legislators found their work overshadowed by distractions at the Capitol and beyond. Much of the focus[Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers encourage ‘Icelandic model’ study to combat youth addiction
Expert says West Virginia kids are not different By Crystal Good West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A program that focuses on strengthening communities to delay the use of tobacco, drugs and alcohol in youth got the support of House Committee for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse on Thursday.[Read More…]
W.Va. Women’s Commission Celebration of Women’s right to vote, ratification of 19th Amendment to fill Capitol rotundas on Monday, Feb. 17
West Virginia’s year-long celebration of 19th Amendment outlined CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Capitol on Monday will feature displays from the W.Va. Women’s Commission Celebration of Women gaining the right to vote and ratification of the 19th Amendment. More than 40 organizations are expected to fill the rotundas to provide[Read More…]
