The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘EMPIRE’ ACTOR GOES FROM VICTIM TO ACCUSED FELON “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett turns himself in[Read More…]
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While grateful for House decision, West Virginia educators remain concerned about future bills
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “We’re back again.” Several signs sporting that phrase were held high Tuesday at the State Capitol in Charleston — the day after education union leaders announced a statewide walkout for the second year in a row. However, with the approval of many[Read More…]
WV House votes down education omnibus bill, strike continues another day
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN and RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates voted Tuesday to kill an omnibus education bill that would have provided a pay raise to teachers and school workers, but also would have opened the door to charter schools, education savings accounts[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court to consider 2 questions in Farmington No. 9 appeal
By MATT HARVEY NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court soon will consider a question — and perhaps two — that could decide whether the families of 78 miners killed in the 1968 Farmington No. 9 explosion can sue Consolidation Coal over a fraudulent concealment claim. The[Read More…]
Pierpont educators travel to Charleston to promote Advanced Technology Center
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The halls of the Charleston capitol had some colors familiar to Marion County locals Monday. Purple and black tables lined the halls of the capitol, displaying the presence of Pierpont Community and Technical College. Representatives from the school attended the legislative[Read More…]
Teacher strike continues as unions wary of late reversal by West Virginia House of Delegates
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — While teachers statewide are maintaining their strike to ensure Senate Bill 451 stays dead, weather — at least locally — may have made such a gesture unnecessary. All Northern Panhandle school district canceled class for today after Tuesday’s announcement[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. lawmakers trying to limit your access to information with HB 2441 and HB 2761
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: West Virginia lawmakers are quietly considering two bills that would limit your access to information — even information about YOU — and could make it easier for government officials to pull the wool over your eyes, or arrange for the unfair and speedy sale[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 20
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 43rd Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: WV Hospitality and Travel Association Reception, 5 –7 p.m., Culture Center. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda RESOLUTIONS SR 52: Recognizing WV State Police on its[Read More…]
West Virginia teachers, volunteers make sure students are fed while schools closed
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Work stoppage days are far from vacations for too many students across West Virginia. For thousands, the only meals eaten in a day are served from the cafeteria. Simply put: No school, no food. Likewise, Tuesday wasn’t a day off for many[Read More…]
