An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Our state workers’ compensation arrangement is a compromise. Companies make insurance payments to the system, and workers or their families get money from the pool of funds to compensate them for injuries suffered on the job. In exchange for paying[Read More…]
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Capito to chair EPA oversight subcommittee
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A West Virginia lawmaker will soon have a powerful say when it comes to the controversial Environmental Protection Agency rules targeting coal-fired power plants. U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, announced Thursday that U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Jan. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. CLOCK TICKING ON JAPANESE HOSTAGESMilitants affiliated with the Islamic[Read More…]
WV Free rallies again abortion bill
Manchin names Puccio chair of Country Roads PAC
Senator’s former chief of staff will serve as liaison to elected officials and political leaders CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced that Democratic State Party Chair Larry Puccio will step down as Party Chair to become the chairman of Manchin’s political action committee – Country Roads PAC. “From my[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate passes repeal of energy portfolio law
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia state Senate passed its first piece of legislation by repealing an energy portfolio on Wednesday. The upper chamber approved Senate Bill 1 in 33-0 vote, after an attempt by several Democrats to amend the bill failed. Sen. Ronald Miller, D-Greenbrier, was absent. The bill[Read More…]
Two members appointed to W.Va. school board
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin filled two vacancies on the state school board Wednesday, creating a full dozen-member board for the first time since two members resigned in 2012 following the abrupt firing of former state schools superintendent Jorea Marple. In a news release, Tomblin announced the appointments,[Read More…]
Bridge Day panel to require finger scans after all
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite staunch opposition from BASE jumpers, the Bridge Day Commission decided during its meeting Wednesday to require finger scans for jumpers, rappellers and vendors. The commission had said it would reconsider the decision earlier this month after several BASE jumpers spoke out against the requirement. Members of[Read More…]
Ticket sales strong for WVU men’s basketball
A column by Bob Hertzel for The Exponent Telegram MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The other day, while enjoying some liquid refreshment, I received a request from my mixologist to see if I could find her a couple of tickets for Saturday’s TCU men’s basketball game at the Coliseum as a birthday present[Read More…]
Monongalia authority halts recycling program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority (SWA), during a special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 21, passed a motion halting its recycling program indefinitely. SWA Chairman Hayward Helmick, citing major funding issues, said there is no way to continue the operation due to its lack of funding and employees,[Read More…]
