CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. State Senator Mark Maynard, R-Wayne, has released the following information: On Wednesday Sept. 24 at 9am, the West Virginia Legislature’s “Legislative Rulemaking Review Committee” will be meeting for the first time during the 84th Legislative Session. This Committee is the only Interim Committee that actually amends and[Read More…]
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W.Va. oil/gas property taxes to provide $123 million to county governments
Press Release from the West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Property taxes on oil and natural gas production will provide West Virginia’s county governments with over $123 million for local school systems and vital community services in 2019. The West Virginia Division of Tax & Revenue reported[Read More…]
Extra cash helps PEIA avoid insurance rate increases for state employees, retirees in W.Va.
By PHIL KABLER, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the help of a $105 million cash infusion from the West Virginia Legislature, the PEIA Finance Board on Thursday approved preliminary 2020-21 benefit plans with no premium increases or benefits cuts for active employees and retirees. “We’re proposing to go out[Read More…]
Mike Ross family donates $1 million to WVU Medicine Children’s, School of Medicine Outreach Fund
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mike and JoAnn Ross and their family have donated $1 million in support of the WVU Medicine Children’s “Grow Children’s” Capital Campaign and the Brick Health Outreach Fund in the WVU School of Medicine. A native of Coalton and 2013 inductee into the West Virginia Business Hall of Fame, Ross has[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. Senate President Carmichael correct on greyhound racing
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail: We disagree with West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, on many things. But his recent op-ed through the West Virginia Press Association proposing an end to the $13 million to $15 million annual subsidy for greyhound racing is dead on. In fact, the entire sport[Read More…]
Editorial: Second chances for young people in W.Va. are worth pursuing
From The Journal of Martinsburg: Since 1993, more than 4,000 teenagers at risk of not graduating from high school in West Virginia have gotten second chances through the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. State legislators agreed earlier this year to expand the program — but there are two obstacles to that. One[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Sept. 19
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘IT WAS A DUMB THING TO DO’ Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau[Read More…]
W.V. Senate President Carmichael to make 2nd attempt to end Greyhound Racing Fund
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After coming close to eliminating a $15 million fund for greyhound racing in 2017, Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, said it’s time for the Legislature to give it another try. Speaking by phone Wednesday, Carmichael said he would bring[Read More…]
Fairmont Regional Medical Center cuts jobs as part of reorganization, review
By Eric Hrin | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Citing a reduction in patients and revenue, Fairmont Regional Medical Center laid off 25 employees Wednesday. “As part of its efforts to adjust its cost structure to account for reduced patient volumes, FRMC is moving forward with a plan to[Read More…]
White House drug policy adviser visits Huntington, W.Va., to check recovery efforts
By Travis Crum, HD Media HUNTINGTON – Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said he speaks weekly with the director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy on issues related to the opioid crisis. Kendel Ehrlich, deputy director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, visited Huntington on[Read More…]
