By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Health Committee approved — quickly and with little discussion — a bill to prohibit Medicaid funded abortions, except in emergencies. HB 4012 passed in an overwhelming voice vote Jan. 25, with Republicans and Democrats voting yes; there was no[Read More…]
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Debate continues over West Virginia film office, tax credit program
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — What was expected to be a slam-dunk passage of the governor’s bill to end the state Film Office and Film Tax Credit Program on Jan. 25 turned into a bit of a boondoggle on the House floor. A surprise groundswell of[Read More…]
Roundup from West Virginia Legislature
By WENDY HOLDREN CNHI Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several bills were passed or referred out Thursday by House and Senate Committees. Here’s a look at some of the bills. Medicaid The House Health and Human Resources Committee passed a bill Thursday to eliminate Medicaid coverage of abortions. HB 4012 specifically amends[Read More…]
West Virginia WWII veteran Woody Williams picked to toss coin at Super Bowl
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch MILTON, W.Va. — After 94 years, World War II veteran Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams said he’s had many firsts in his life. Next month, Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Battle of Iwo Jima, said he will add another first[Read More…]
West Virginia AG seeks aid in handling IEI fire claims
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia attorney general is seeking proposals from lawyers to help the staff with the investigation and review of potential claims by state agencies from the Intercontinental Export and Import Plastics fire in October. The deadline for proposals[Read More…]
Patrick Morrisey files to join Senate race; exchanges barbs with Evan Jenkins
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday filed for the U.S. Senate. Morrisey, of Harpers Ferry, joins four other Republicans who have so far filed for the Senate, Don Blankenship of Sprigg, Bo Copley of Delbarton, U.S. Rep.[Read More…]
Former Massey CEO puts UBB blame on MSHA; outlines positions at campaign town hall
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — About 75 people gathered Thursday to hear former Massey Energy CEO and U.S. Senate candidate Don Blankenship make a campaign pitch at a town hall style meeting at Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. The campaign stop was the second for Blankenship in the[Read More…]
State Sen. Beach to run for re-election
By CARTER WALKER Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — State Senator Bob Beach, D-13, filed to run for re-election on Tuesday, and said he wants to continue working for his district. Beach is the senator for District 13, which encompasses parts of Marion and Monongalia counties. He has been the[Read More…]
Mallow files for West Virginia House of Delegates
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Retired UPS driver Phil Mallow filed to run for the West Virginia House of Delegates in the 50th District as a Republican last week. Mallow previously ran for the House of Delegates in 2014 and again in 2016, and is returning this[Read More…]
WVU Reed College of Media alumna nominated for an Academy Award
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An Oscar nomination won’t entice Elaine McMillion Sheldon and her husband, Kerrin, away from their passion: telling the stories of their home state of West Virginia in hopes of bringing attention, and solutions, to its problems – especially opioid addiction. The couple has been nominated[Read More…]
