The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. VIRGINIA HAS CHECKERED RACIAL PAST Virginia has become more diverse and socially liberal in recent[Read More…]
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Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Feb. 7
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Feb. 7 2019 30th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: WV Press Association Legislative Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., Embassy Suites; Veterans Visibility Day, Lower Rotund; WV Environmental Council, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda RESOLUTIONS [Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate McGeehan’s wiretap amendment rejected
By Erica Young West Virginia Press Association Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.VA — Delegate Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock, urged the rest of the W.Va. House Judiciary Committee to agree to his proposed amendment this morning, but noted that he “always maintains low expectations in the legislature.” McGeehan presented his amendment to the[Read More…]
Opinion: It’s about time for a “Home Grown” teacher shortage solution
By Dr. Tracy Pellett President of Glenville State College The teacher shortage in West Virginia has reached the “crisis” stage. There are now more than 1,000 teacher vacancies across the state. The sad fact is that many West Virginia students will not receive the quality education they deserve by[Read More…]
Media Alert: Glenville State College event at Capitol Thursday, 10-10:30 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All West Virginia media are invited to attend the Glenville State College “Home Grown Project”. See the information below: WHAT: Glenville State College “Home Grown Project” WHERE: Governor’s Cabinet & Conference Room (SoS office) WHEN: Thursday, February 7th, 10-10:30am Please join Glenville State College President Dr. Tracy Pellett,[Read More…]
WVPA’s Legislative Breakfast is tomorrow in Charleston — register today
HD Media & Charleston Gazette-Mail media social set for Wednesday evening, Feb. 6 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators, media from across the state and guests will gather at the Embassy Suites on morning of Feb. 7 for the annual West Virginia Press Association Legislative Breakfast. “The media of West Virginia appreciate[Read More…]
WV House committee considering Senate education overhaul bill today
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House Education Committee is set to consider Senate Republicans’ broad education overhaul bill starting at 9 a.m. today. The legislation arrived in the House on Tuesday, when a Democrat immediately, and unsuccessfully, attempted to have the House officially not[Read More…]
WV House takes up education omnibus bill
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite an attempt Tuesday to stop the bill, the House of Delegates received the state Senate’s massive education reform package, vowing to review the legislation in a “deliberate manner.” The House received a message from the Senate Tuesday[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle Del. Espinosa foresees careful examination, and seeks ample input, on WV education bill
By MICHAEL NEARY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As the education omnibus bill settles into the West Virginia House of Delegates, Del. Paul Espinosa, R-Jefferson, projects that it will receive careful, and thorough, examination. Espinosa said that as majority whip he wants deliberate consideration of Senate Bill 451, the education[Read More…]
West Virginia AG sending $235K to consumers targeted by telemarketer
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has started the process of distributing more than $235,000 to consumers victimized by a kitchen hardware manufacturing and sales company, a business the Attorney General accused of violating the state’s consumer protection law and telemarketing act. NuWave, LLC, formerly[Read More…]
