By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wednesday marked the start of the 84th Legislature, highlighted by Gov. Jim Justice’s third State of the State address, an hour-long speech that took a turn toward the conventional. Unlike his first two State of the State addresses,[Read More…]
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WV House of Delegates: This Week in the House
Release from the WV House of Delegates, for the week ending Jan. 11, 2019: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The first session of 84th Legislature started Wednesday with leaders pledging a bold agenda to make West Virginia the most attractive place in the country in which to live and do business.[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers learn details of governor’s proposed budget
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers got specifics on the budget Gov. Jim Justice presented during the State of the State for fiscal year 2020 budget. Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow and State Budget Director Michael Cook took turns Thursday briefing the finance[Read More…]
Jefferson County representatives talk budget, new session
By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jefferson County state lawmakers have had mixed reactions to Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed budget after his State of the State address on Wednesday. But most county representatives have said they are focused on creating a better future for Jefferson County by supporting[Read More…]
Pesky pigeons produce problems in Upshur County
By Amanda Hayes For The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Pesky pigeons have become more than just a nuisance at the Upshur County Courthouse. Their droppings are causing problems with the most iconic feature of the 1899 structure — its dome and cupola. Commissioner Terry Cutright said, “They are damaging the[Read More…]
Security tech detailed at West Virginia Energy Infrastructure Summit in Charleston
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Among the information shared at the West Virginia Energy Infrastructure Summit in Charleston Thursday was how companies can protect themselves and the environment. Joshua Spence, the state’s chief technology officer and cyber operations officer with the West Virginia Air National Guard, was[Read More…]
Fairmont hip-hop artist seeks to establish community garden
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — TK Blockstar looks out across a frozen yard covered in a dusting of snow. But she sees something else. In her mind, she can picture a robust garden of vegetables with children working the soil while gardeners offer them seasoned advice.[Read More…]
Former colleagues remember West Virginia Delegate Roy Givens
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Former lawmakers say W.Va. 2 between Weirton and Follansbee might not be four-lanes today if it weren’t for the efforts of former Delegate Roy Givens, a “team player.” Givens, D-Brooke, passed away this week at age of 89.[Read More…]
Justice shares more details on job training program for recovering drug addicts
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is requesting legislators pass him the ball to tackle substance use disorder still ravaging the state by allowing him to implement what he’s titled “Jim’s Dream.” In Wednesday’s State of the State address, Justice asked for trust[Read More…]
