By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now the top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., says he might surprise some people. Leaving the Independent Oil and Gas Association West Virginia Winter Meeting in Charleston on Wednesday, he said tackling climate change[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Thursday, January 24
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP YIELDS TO PELOSI, POSTPONES STATE OF THE UNION The president concedes that “no venue[Read More…]
Media Alert: Gov. Justice’s press conference and live-stream set for 10 a.m. today at Pipestem Resort State Park
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice will hold a 10 a.m. Press Conference this morning, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, to announce renovations to Pipestem Resort State Park. The Press Conference will be held at Pipestem Resort State Park in the McKeever Lodge conference room. 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV 25979
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 24
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 16th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Patients-Research-Jobs: A WV Biopharmaceutical Briefing Breakfast, 8 ‐ 9 a.m., Culture Center; WVU Day at the Legislature, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The[Read More…]
W.Va. State Senate’s Community and Technical College Initiative passes unanimously
Release from the W.Va. State Senate: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate Bill 1, a bill that is designed to increase the availability of career education and workforce training throughout West Virginia, passed the West Virginia Senate by a vote of 34-0 Wednesday. This is the second consecutive year the bill has[Read More…]
HB 2203 ‘W.Va. Contractor Licensing Act’ passes in Government Organization
By Erica Young WV Press Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates Committee on Government Organization met this morning for a discussion on HB 2203 – West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act. House Judiciary Committee Staff Attorney Kip Reese answered questions from the delegates for the first part[Read More…]
Bipartisanship ends after debate on amendments to West Virginia community and technical college bill
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Debate on amendments to the Senate president’s last-dollar-in community and technical college program turned heated, becoming the first issue dividing Senate Republicans and Democrats. Two amendments proposed by the Senate minority to Senate Bill 1 Tuesday were defeated[Read More…]
Traveling Korean War Memorial coming to Ravenswood in April
Jackson Newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Traveling Korean War Memorial will visit Ravenswood from April 25-28. The memorial is a replica of the one in Washington, D.C., said Katrena Ramsey, superintendent of parks and recreation. “This will be an incredible educational opportunity for our schools, and we are also working[Read More…]
Bill to ban LGBTQ teen conversion therapy being re-worked in WV Senate committee
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation that would ban the controversial practice of using therapy to change the sexual orientation of children was pulled while a committee looks at improving the bill. Senate Bill 359 was introduced by Senate Health and Human Resources[Read More…]
