By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A couple of bills introduced in the West Virginia Legislature look to give the entire state a more equal representation on the state Board of Education. A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate, SB 20, and one introduced[Read More…]
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Dalton Haas of Wheeling officially announces West Virginia House of Delegates run
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register Republican Dalton Haas says he wants to be a “bridge that creates a better and brighter future” for West Virginia. Haas, 22, of Wheeling, officially announced his candidacy for the West Virginia House of Delegates 3rd District seat Monday at the entrance[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins files for U.S. Senate race
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., officially filed to run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. With the filing, Jenkins solidifies his spot in a crowded GOP primary that includes state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship and laid-off[Read More…]
Caputo to run for re-election to W.Va. House of Delegates
Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Minority Whip and Delegate Mike Caputo (D-50) has filed to run for re-election to his seat in the House of Delegates representing the people of the Marion County, according to a press release submitted by the West Virginia Democratic Party. “I am immensely proud[Read More…]
University of Charleston introduces new president Roth
By CARLEE LAMMERS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When he takes over as the president of the University of Charleston later this year, Martin Roth knows he has big shoes to fill. Roth, who was selected to become the next president at UC in December, will replace current President Ed Welch[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW TRUMP MIGHT HANDLE A MUELLER INTERROGATION An AP review of transcripts made under oath[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 17
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, January 17, 2018 8th Day of the Legislative Session Fair Shake Network, AFL-CIO House Caucus and Community Bankers of WV Legislative at the West Virginia Legislature SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 9: Designating January 17, 2018, as Disability Advocacy Day UNFINISHED[Read More…]
Tourism Commissioner Ruby: Return on Investment for W.Va. tourism advertising is now $8 on each dollar spent
Governor Justice’s $20 million marketing budget proposal could generate $160 million in economic activity West Virginia Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice wants the West Virginia Legislature to approve $20 million for the state’s Tourism Office to spend on marketing West Virginia. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea[Read More…]
Judiciary committee passes single-member redistricting plan to West Virginia House floor
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House Judiciary Committee sent a bill to the chamber floor Monday designed to reorganize the state into 100, single-member House districts during the decennial redistricting process. During the debate, the committee also voted down an amendment to the bill[Read More…]
West Virginia teachers call for more than a 1 percent raise
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, in his State of the State address last week, requested a “1 percent” across-the-board pay increase for West Virginia teachers in this year’s legislative session, with further 1 percent increases in each of the next four years. “That’s it?”[Read More…]
