House and Senate Democrats joining forces in 2020 to focus on the future of West Virginia Release from the Democrat members of the W.Va. Legislature: CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Democrat legislators rolled out a comprehensive plan designed to renew opportunities for West Virginians, rebuild our state and restore healthy communities. Senate Minority[Read More…]
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W.Va. Legislative Democrats to focus on small businesses, infrastructure in 2020
By Anthony Izaguirre, The Associated Press for the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Democrats on Thursday said their 2020 legislative platform will focus on education, infrastructure, small businesses and social services. Democrats in the GOP-led Statehouse detailed their “West Virginians First” agenda at a news conference marking the second[Read More…]
W.Va. governor’s budget report projects more tough years ahead
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail As legislators begin reviewing Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed 2020-21 West Virginia budget, indications are that the next four budget years will be even more challenging, according to the governor’s annual Budget Report to the Legislature. Justice’s proposal is a $4.58 billion spending plan that requires[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature’s Prayer Caucus formed for 2020 Session
Senator Mark Maynard hosts press conference Legislative Prayer Caucus CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senator Mark Maynard, R-Wayne, hosts a press conference for the West Virginia’s Legislative Prayer Caucus on Wednesday, prior to the opening of the session. Legislators in West Virginia have joined the American Prayer Caucus Network, a bipartisan network[Read More…]
West Virginia plans year-long celebration celebrate of 100th anniversary of passage of the 19th amendment and women’s right to vote
W.Va. Secretary of State’s office coordinating the celebration, unveiled the official logo at opening event in at state Capitol Release from the W.Va. Secretary of State’s Office: CHARLESTON, W. Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and members of the WV Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment kicked off a[Read More…]
Coal expert, W.Va. lawmakers skeptical of governor’s “unbelievable” plan for coal
By Erin Beck, Register-Herald Charleston, W.Va. – Those who remember promises public officials in West Virginia have made about the future of the coal industry are skeptical of a new initiative Governor Jim Justice announced to research alternative uses for the fossil fuel. During his State of the State address at the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, Ramaco Carbon announce plans for new research facility in West Virginia to advance coal-to-carbon products and materials
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, WV — In his State of the State Address Wednesday night, Gov. Jim Justice announced an agreement with Wyoming-based carbon technology company Ramaco Carbon to open a new research facility in West Virginia, to pursue research related to the use of coal as the[Read More…]
Worldwide golf course designer Pete Dye dead at 94
Staff report from The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Pete Dye, a world-renowned golf course architect, died Thursday, according to his company, Dye Designs. He was 94. Among the courses he designed is Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport. Built on the site of a former coal mine,[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Jan. 10
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Jan. 10, 20203nd Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Mineral County Day, GIS Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas *** Agendas and times subject to change. *** SENATE: The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. There are no bills[Read More…]
State of the State: Governor Justice says W.Va. growing stronger every day
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice took the podium in the House of Delegates chamber Wednesday night to give his fourth State of the State address before facing a primary election in May. Justice took time Wednesday to compare the state in[Read More…]
