By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail Resumption of a special session ostensibly called to address public education issues put off education bills Monday, but in relatively rapid-fire fashion, corrected and re-passed a number of bills that Gov. Jim Justice vetoed because of technical errors, and also passed a number of supplemental[Read More…]
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Purple Leaf Cannabis Dispensary plans to open branch in Charleston, W.Va.
By Rebecca Carballo, Charleston Gazette Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A cannabis dispensary will be coming to Charleston this summer. Purple Leaf Cannabis Dispensary is planning to open on Bridge Road across the street from Bridge Road Bistro, where Cornucopia used to be. There is currently a Purple Leaf location in South[Read More…]
W.Va. teachers send ‘red’ message to lawmakers’: Public education is not for sale
By Jessica Farrish, THE REGISTER-HERALD BECKLEY, W.Va. — Teachers and school support employees dressed in red and “walked in” at their schools Monday in support of an initiative planned by Raleigh County Education Association (RCEA). Launched statewide by the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA), the walk-in started on the same day that[Read More…]
Legislative work continues on education reform in West Virginia
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Much focus has been on what Gov. Jim Justice and Republican lawmakers are planning for the resumption of the education betterment special session likely next month, but Democratic lawmakers in the House of Delegates and Senate have ideas of their[Read More…]
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Aerospace education taking off in north central West Virginia
By John Miller, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — If one were to look at a chart of the number of planes in the air at any particular moment, it would be quite obvious that it’s pretty crowded up there. All of the aircraft on that chart need serviced and all[Read More…]
Newt Gingrich, Karl Rove to speak in Wheeling courtesy of The Health Plan
By JOSELYN KING, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former presidential advisor Karl Rove will be among the speakers as The Health Plan sponsors its second annual “Healthcare Symposium” this week in Wheeling. The two-day event takes place Wednesday and Thursday at Oglebay Park’s Wilson Lodge,[Read More…]
Transformation of W.Va.’s oldest mall progresses
By Eric Hrin, Times West Virginian WHITE HALL, W.Va. — Negotiations are under way with restaurants, retailers and others for space at Middletown Commons, according to an official involved with the talks. “We have had tremendous reception on this project since the announcement and are truly excited to be a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, May 21
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers.
W.Va. House of Delegates approve $88 million for road maintenance
From the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates on Monday passed legislation that will direct an additional $88.5 million to improve state roads, with a significant amount of that money going toward improved maintenance on secondary roads over the coming year. “Our citizens are angry[Read More…]
