By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 100 parents, teachers, administrators, unions and interest groups signed up to speak Monday in two public hearings on the now-amended Senate education reform package. The House Finance Committee held two public hearings Monday — one in[Read More…]
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West Virginia GOP chairwoman condemns anti-gay comments; committees nix LGBT protection bills
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state GOP chairwoman broke her silence Monday and condemned a Republican delegate’s comments comparing the gay community to the Ku Klux Klan. Delegate Eric Porterfield, R-Mercer, first made the remark in a Friday morning interview, and has since repeated it on[Read More…]
Innerviews: Sandy Wells remembered, in her own words
Editor’s Note Sandy Wells, longtime Charleston Gazette and Gazette-Mail reporter, editor and columnist, died last weekend. Sandy wrote an “Innerviews” column with herself as the subject on Aug. 19, 2013, to mark her 50th anniversary at the newspaper, and here is that column. Her funeral service is scheduled for 6:30[Read More…]
Pennsylvania leaders debate ethane cracker pros and cons in their area
By HARRY FUNK The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MONACA, Pa. — The 42-mile drive from Washington to Potter Township represents the proverbial scenic route as it winds through rural and wooded areas north into Beaver County. Eventually, the relative tranquility gives way to the panorama of a massive construction project:[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, February 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BUDGET DEAL ALLOWS FOR REDUCED WALL FUNDING Republicans tentatively agree to far less money for[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 12
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 35th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Hospital Day at the Legislature, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Occupational Therapy Association; Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. House Democrats issue statement on EHNDA legislation
From the W.Va. House Democrats: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, for the second time in the past week, a Democratic member of the House of Delegates attempted to move legislation that would prohibit discrimination in employment and housing based on sexual orientation or gender identity. House Bill 2733, Adding “sexual orientation”[Read More…]
Teachers across West Virginia vote to authorize possible work stoppage
By JOANN SNODERLY NCWV Media FLATWOODS, W.Va. — West Virginia teachers and school service personnel voted in favor of authorizing their union leaders to call for a “day of action” if needed to send a message to the Legislature, according to union officials. Teachers and service personnel in every county[Read More…]
Charles Capito named to West Virginia University Board of Governors
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee welcomed Friday’s (Feb. 8) appointment of Charleston finance executive Charles Capito to the institution’s Board of Governors. Capito, managing director and complex manager for the Wells Fargo Advisors office in Charleston, was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to replace Charleston[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers offer solutions for secondary road woes
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Heeding the call from West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice during his State of the State address, several lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to kickstart repairs on West Virginia’s crumbling back roads. Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, introduced Senate[Read More…]