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Department of Education not expecting to claw back $465M from WV
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The shadow of a potential $465 million clawback of COVID relief funding from the U.S. Department of Education hung over West Virginia’s 2024 legislative regular session. But Department of Education officials expressed optimism in an interview with the Gazette-Mail on Friday that[Read More…]
Reporter’s Notebook: Thoughts on the 2024 legislative session
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel As I write this Sunday morning following the end of this year’s 60-day session of the West Virginia Legislature, I’m trying to wrap my head around everything. When one looks back at this particular session, I have no idea what the[Read More…]
EQT, Equitrans Midstream merger an ‘extremely positive move,’ says GO-WV executive director
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram PITTSBURGH, PA — The merger of EQT and Equitrans Midstream Corp. is a welcome development for the oil and gas industry, according to the executive director of GO-WV. On Monday, EQT and Equitrans Midstream, the developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline project, announced plans[Read More…]
Criminal complaints filed and warrants issued for the arrest of two county commissioners
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Criminal complaints were filed and arrest warrants issued through Jefferson County Magistrate Court on March 8 for two county commissioners. The complaints were issued by Cpl. P.B. Butler and Detective R. Kerns, both listed with the West Virginia State Police Martinsburg[Read More…]
Tobacco legislation heading to Gov. Jim Justice
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — A bill awaiting the signature of Gov. Jim Justice would raise the age when people can buy tobacco products and nicotine products from 18 to 21, thus making West Virginia in line with federal laws. House Bill 5084 is designed “to[Read More…]
Opinion: Kanawha County Health Department officer’s statement on passage of HB 5105
By Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Kanawha-Charleston health officer As a Public Health Officer, experienced emergency room physician and veteran, I have seen first-hand the ravages of the diseases West Virginia’s current childhood immunization laws protect against. I am deeply worried about the consequences on public health with the passage of HB5105.[Read More…]