CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s a different Future Fund than the one initially proposed by Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, but the idea of a savings account that will bank a percentage of tax monies for infrastructure improvement, economic development projects and educational enhancement passed both legislative bodies Saturday night. While[Read More…]
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Wood County author becomes best-seller
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. – A Williamstown writer and woodworker is gaining notoriety with his how-to books. A.J. Hamler, who has published three woodworking books, one a best seller, will soon be publishing two more. His “Easy to Build Birdhouses, a Natural Approach: Must-Know Info to Attract and Keep the Birds You[Read More…]
Taking Secrecy Personally
A column by Mike Myer of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — While we were discussing one of the problems we at the newspaper sometimes have in obtaining public records, another journalist advised me, “Don’t take it personally.” Well, sorry, but I do take it personally. I can’t for the[Read More…]
Nuthatches are nutty for warm weather
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Columnist’s word for 2014 Legislature: abysmal
A column by Phil Kabler of The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One word that best describes the 2014 regular session of the Legislature: abysmal. With the possible exception of the Future Fund, the Legislature did little to encourage businesses or families to relocate to the state. In fact, legislators[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, March 10
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, March 10, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEBRIS PROVES ELUSIVE IN MALAYSIA AIRLINES CRASH Dozens[Read More…]
‘Our Children, Our Future’ coalition fights for state budget dollars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the Legislature preparing for its special budget session, the Our Children, Our Future Campaign to End Child Poverty is still arguing for a larger investment in the future of the state’s children. According to this statewide coalition of advocates for children and families, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposed budget cuts funding by $980,272 to children’s[Read More…]
Coalition to end child poverty makes its voice heard at Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Organizers estimate up to 800 people from across West Virginia, including busloads of children, came to Charleston in February to support legislative proposals aimed at ending child poverty. “Kids and Families Day at the Legislature” had something for everyone, from free T-shirts to discussions with lawmakers about pending[Read More…]
Tom Miller’s Legislative Update: Time running out on legislators
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators were running out of time here last week during the final days of the 2014 regular 60-day session that ended at midnight March 8 on the critical legislation that is intended to protect drinking water in the state as a result of the Jan. 9 chemical leak that contaminated Elk River near Charleston and fouled[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares the 10 things you need to know today, Friday, March 7
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, March 7, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW OBAMA IS PUSHING BACK AT PUTIN IN[Read More…]
