By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After Jospeh Kubican had his face kicked in at the former Bubba’s Bar and Grill in Bridgeport, he needed the state Supreme Court’s help. He argued in Harrison County Circuit Court that Bubba’s was negligent in failing to provide a safe environment[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, January 28
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PRESIDENT SKEPTICAL ABOUT CHANCES FOR BUDGET AGREEMENT Donald Trump says the odds that a bipartisan[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Monday, Jan. 28
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 20th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Higher Education Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; Health Smart, Upper House Walkway (1 Table). SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda Monday, January 28, 2019 – 20th Day[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Senate omnibus education bill draws attention
By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association Week three of the 60-day regular session saw the unveiling of a massive, 144-page omnibus education bill, whose release had been anticipated since the start of the session. While it includes a second round of 5 percent on average pay raises[Read More…]
Opinion: Senate President Carmichael says data indicates W.Va. public education system needs reform.
By Mitch B. Carmichael West Virginia Senate President There is no greater responsibility of state government than to provide a thorough education for our children. Thomas Jefferson felt so strongly about the importance of public education that he wrote the following: “I think by far the most important bill in[Read More…]
Opinion: Senate Democrats issue statement on Education Reform Plan
Rushed Education Bill Insults the Democratic Process From the Senate Minority Caucus: On Thursday, the Republican caucus of the West Virginia Senate revealed its education reform plan. Less than 24 hours later, members of the Education Committee were asked to vote on it. Instead of introducing the bill through the[Read More…]
WV Press InSight: Goals for W.Va. legislative session facing challenges
WV Press InSight offers three-minute video updates WVPA Press Staff Report CHARLETON, W.Va. — When the 2019 legislative session started, Gov. Jim Justice, Senate President Mitch Carmichael and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw all promised tax reform and money for education, state employees and PEIA. Monitoring those legislative goals will be a[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. sports betting tax too low?
From the Weirton Daily Times: Last year, West Virginia legislators made a multi-million-dollar wager. They bet gambling interests would not be inclined to offer sports betting in states with high tax rates on the business. They lost. Lawmakers were told last week that it is too early to say with[Read More…]
Debate around W.Va. PILOT agreement with Rockwool continues
By Danyel VanReenen The Journal of Martinsburg CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The debate surrounding PILOT agreements — or Payment in Lieu of Tax agreements — has come to a boiling point in Jefferson County. Some local residents claim they are unconstitutional, while others say they are a business incentive. In[Read More…]
W.Va. Office of Drug Control Policy sees progress, more treatment beds coming
By Erin Beck The Register-Herald of Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — , the new head of West Virginia’s Office of Drug Control Policy, sees progress in West Virginia’s uphill battle with a drug crisis that’s reached every facet of life in the state. He points to a decline in overdoses in Cabell[Read More…]
