An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Legislation passed by the West Virginia Senate on Monday combines more convenience for the state’s residents and money savings for state government. Those are both pluses that make Senate Bill 431 worthy of passage by the state’s House of Delegates. The measure[Read More…]
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‘False Claims Act’ rejected by W.Va. Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A controversial bill to designed combat government fraud and abuse was rejected by the House by a 55-42 vote on Tuesday. Delegate Tim Manchin, D-Marion, drafted a bill, HB 4001, to offer an incentive for reporting suspected misuse of government funds. The bill allows for whistleblowers to[Read More…]
Study says W.Va. cracker plant would yield billions
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Construction of a cracker plant could mean billions of dollars in economic impact for West Virginia over the next four decades, but the state must take steps to realize that potential, according to a study released Tuesday. “We need to keep our eyes on the prize, and[Read More…]
Satisfying lobbyists isn’t protecting rights
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers are flirting with an idea that will make government more opaque, more secret – and take away at least one piece of the public’s right to know. House Bill 4310 is summarized as “making gun permits[Read More…]
WVU business center partly funded by Kochs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia University announced on Tuesday that it will receive $5 million in donations to create a new Center for Free Enterprise as part of its College of Business and Economics “to study the economic, political and social factors that increase prosperity.” The money will come from[Read More…]
W.Va. House passes bill limiting late-term abortion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – After three hours of heated debate, the House of Delegates overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday evening that bans most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bill, which creates the Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act, passed by a 79-17 margin. Four members were either absent or did[Read More…]
Erratic driver: ‘Sir, I’m just dodging the potholes’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of auto repairman Doug Hanshew’s customers recently was pulled over on suspicions of drunken driving, despite being totally sober at the time. The real reason for her erratic driving: She was swerving to miss potholes. “She said ‘Sir, I’m just dodging the potholes. I wish I[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Feb. 26
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. OBAMA ISSUES WARNING TO KARZAI The president threatens[Read More…]
State Delegates must weigh NRA wishes against public’s right to know
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates could vote today in Charleston on a measure — House Bill 4310 — that would keep secret from disclosure any application for or renewal of a permit to carry a concealed weapon in public.The cleverly written, National Rifle Association bill, which hides[Read More…]
Fewer West Virginia middle school, high school students trying tobacco
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fewer West Virginia middle school and high school students are trying tobacco. At the 2014 Tobacco Free Day press conference at the West Virginia Capitol, leaders of the Raze Teen Advisory Council presented updated statistics about teen tobacco usage, highlighting conclusions from the current Surgeon General’s Report, and shared news[Read More…]
