The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GOP MUSCLING TAX BILL THROUGH HOUSE; HITS SENATOR ROADBLOCK House leaders are confident a massive[Read More…]
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Opinion: West Virginia is on a winning streak
By Sen. Mitch Carmichael W.Va. Senate President After making the difficult decisions to change direction in West Virginia by rejecting the tired, old policies of the past and adopting a new pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda, I am pleased to report that the fruits of our three-year efforts have put our state[Read More…]
Interims: Error in Road Fund legislation will cost WV revenue
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An error in legislation increasing taxes and fees to raise about $140 million a year for the state Road Fund will cost West Virginia revenue, Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow told legislators Tuesday. Intended to raise new revenue to eventually finance road[Read More…]
WV lawmakers hear update on college rules
By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s major universities have been slowly implementing new rules in light of two major higher education laws the Legislature passed in its most recent session. One bill gives colleges greater flexibility when laying off employees. The other lessens independent oversight of[Read More…]
Legislation introduced to hold VA medical providers accountable
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Following a USA Today investigation revealing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) concealed poor care and mistakes made by its medical workers, two senators have introduced legislation to hold the VA accountable. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Dean Heller, R-Nev., introduced Monday the VA Provider[Read More…]
MU community’s resilience extolled at plane crash ceremony
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Through speeches and song Tuesday, the pattering of water against the copper tubing of the Marshall University Memorial Fountain could be heard until the last drop fell, signifying the end of 75 lives the copper represents. “We will turn off the fountain to[Read More…]
DHHR Deputy Secretary discusses “cliff effect” of people losing benefits
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The deputy Secretary for the state Department of Health and Human Resources told legislators there are dis-incentives that keep people from getting married or keep them from getting an increase in income for fear of losing benefits. Jeremiah Samples, deputy secretary for[Read More…]
Chief Justice says justices misled about costs of office renovations
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Allen Loughry said he was misled about the cost of office furnishings and other accoutrements in an ongoing $3.7 million renovation project for the state Supreme Court. According to information provided by the Supreme Court,[Read More…]
Surface owners’ group asks for different approach to co-tenancy
By JIM ROSS The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A legislative interim committee delved into the details of gas drilling law Tuesday as it heard from lawyers who explained the complicated process of how land owners are paid for gas that comes from their property. The last of four people[Read More…]
Owners of Sutton’s Cafe Cimino eye retirement, list restaurant/inn for sale
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail SUTTON, W.Va. — Cafe Cimino Country Inn, a pioneer in West Virginia’s farm-to-table dining movement and winner of numerous culinary and travel industry awards, is for sale as its owners contemplate retirement. “We’re trying to plan our exit strategy with as much love as we[Read More…]
