CHARLESTON — Union leaders rallied their members Wednesday at the West Virginia Cultural Center, criticizing the new leadership in the statehouse for its pro-business agenda that unions say will hurt state workers. Among the 14 tandem bills in both chambers, Republicans are looking to pass a right to work law,[Read More…]
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Nigeria native expands Clarksburg cardiovascular care
Editor’s Note: In recognition of African American History Month,The Exponent Telegram recognizes the efforts of those individuals making history with their exemplary lives and contributions in the continuing series: “Living the Dream.” CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — When Dr. John Adeniyi crosses the red line of the surgery wing at United Hospital Center,[Read More…]
Pair proposes being W.Va. Democrat co-chairs
WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling lawyer Christopher Regan and Democrat Party vice chairman Belinda Biafore are joining forces and proposing state Democrats select them to co-chair the state party. Members of the Democrats’ executive committee meet Saturday in Flatwoods to elect a successor to former chairman Larry Puccio. Puccio resigned Jan.[Read More…]
Straight-ticket voting wrong
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register| WHEELING, W.Va. — For decades, one of the tools Democrat Party leaders in West Virginia used has been straight-ticket voting. Encouraging the party faithful to just mark one box on a ballot or touch one square on a screen to vote for all candidates of[Read More…]
Tomblin seeks $8.9M for statehouse building redo
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposed 2015-16 West Virginia budget includes nearly $9 million to help pay for the long-delayed renovation of Capitol Complex Building 3, commonly called the DMV building. “We would like to get that project started sometime in fiscal year 2016,” acting Administration Secretary Jason[Read More…]
Time to reconsider the prevailing wage system
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An old system of determining wages for workers on government projects is in the news again, as repeal of West Virginia’s prevailing wage laws moves from the Government Organization Committee to the full Senate. Under current law, workers are paid at[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Feb. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. FRENCH, GERMAN LEADERS TO PUSH UKRAINE PEACE INITIATIVEHollande and[Read More…]
Coal industry recognized 54 firms for commitment to workplace safety
Catenary Coal Co. Samples Mine wins Barton B. Lay Milestones of Safety Award CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With mine safety as its focus, West Virginia’s coal industry recognized 54 mining and service companies for their commitment to exemplary safety performance in 2014 during recent 42nd Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium in[Read More…]
State mining operations honored for environmental stewardship
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Xinergy Ltd.’s South Fork Coal Company Clearco Preparation Plant in Greenbrier County claimed the state’s top award for environmental stewardship – the Greenlands Award – at the West Virginia Coal Association’s 42st Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium held January 28th-30th in Charleston. Also during the symposium, 12 other operations were recognized for their commitment to the environment as being[Read More…]
Healthcare professionals visiting Capitol for Hospital Day at the Legislature
Group representing more than 44,000 employees CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An estimated 150 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, medical staff, volunteers, and others representing the more than 44,500 employees of West Virginia’s hospitals around the state will be attending Hospital Day at the Legislature, Thursday, February 5, 2015. The event is sponsored by the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA)[Read More…]
