By SCOTT McCLOSKEY The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — As Old Man Winter prepares to deliver more snow and temperatures below zero in the coming days, area pet owners should keep several simple tips in mind to ensure the well-being and safety of their furry friends through the[Read More…]
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WVU Extension Service plants the seed for budding entrepreneur’s innovative microgreen business
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Just across the Monongahela River from Morgantown sits a small greenhouse with a picturesque view of Woodburn Hall. During the winter months, you might notice its soft pinkish purple glow, but if you weren’t looking for it, you’d probably never notice the unassuming structure. The[Read More…]
Monroe County Sen. Mann, on education bill: “I believe in our educators”
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several groups representing teachers and other school employees denounced an education reform bill on Monday, and two Republicans whose votes could potentially have doomed the bill’s chances have come out publicly against the proposed legislation. The sweeping and lengthy bill, unveiled by Senate Republican leadership last week,[Read More…]
Disability fraud partnership estimated to have saved almost $6.2 million for WV in 2018
NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A partnership aimed at investigating and preventing disability fraud has been estimated to have saved the state nearly $6.2 million during the 2018 calendar year, according to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. The Cooperative Disability Investigations Unit, a partnership between the Social Security Administration[Read More…]
Berkeley County teachers, staff sound alarm on West Virginia omnibus education bill
By MICHAEL NEARY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Teachers, staff members and board members sounded piercing alarms at the Berkeley County Schools’ board of education meeting Monday night regarding the education bill moving through the state Legislature. “To be frank, this bill is dangerous,” said Jessica Salfia, who teaches English[Read More…]
Broadband expansion bill passes W. Va. House
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that aims to expand internet access across the state and pave the way for new technologies passed the House of Delegates on Monday. “This bill is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Del. Daniel Linville, R-Cabell, and lead[Read More…]
W.Va. House Committee looks at creation of the West Virginia Cybersecurity Office
By Erica Young The WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. House of Delegates’ Committee on Technology and Infrastructure held discussion Monday on HB 2452: Creation of the West Virginia Cybersecurity Office. The bill was introduced by House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and involves the creation of the West Virginia[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 29
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 21th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Upshur County Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; Capitol Connection, Lower Rotunda (1 Table); West Virginia Chamber, Legislative Reception; WV Society of CPA’s Legislative Reception, 5 p.m., Marriott; WV Coal Association Legislative Reception, 5:30 p.m., Charleston Civic Center. SENATE: Senate[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, January 29
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘STOP THE UNREASONABLE CRACKDOWN’ Beijing issues a warning to Washington following Huawei’s indictment in the[Read More…]
