By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A committee in the House of Delegate charged with improving West Virginia’s broadband infrastructure is seeking documents from Frontier Communications on its progress. The House Technology and Infrastructure Committee voted Wednesday to submit a formal request for information[Read More…]
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Proposed rollback of West Virginia oil and gas tank oversight to get closer look before advancing in House
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would exempt some oil and gas waste tanks close to water intake points from regulation under the Aboveground Storage Tank Act that passed in response to the 2014 Elk River chemical spill will draw additional scrutiny from lawmakers and[Read More…]
Bill sponsored by Senator Weld adding teeth to West Virginia Animal Cruelty Law won’t advance
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Intentionally shooting a dog or meaning to injure any animal will continue to be a misdemeanor offense in West Virginia. A bill creating the felony offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, and establishing penalties for the offense, died in the West Virginia[Read More…]
West Virginia sees country’s second-biggest drop in FAFSA completion rates
By Ryan Quinn, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Compared to around this time last year, nearly 20% fewer West Virginia high school seniors have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the gateway to securing federal and state financial aid for college. That’s according to Ed Pacchetti of the[Read More…]
Time for planting in West Virginia is getting closer
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — With spring just around the corner, many gardening enthusiasts are beginning to put a game plan together on what they may want to grow in the yard or garden this year. Whether it be for eating or beautification purposes, the time to[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito emphasizes importance of infrastructure, bipartisanship in COVID-19 relief efforts
By Breanna Francis, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., shared her views on the proposed COVID relief bill, creating better infrastructure and broadband access across West Virginia and the importance of bipartisanship as state and federal leaders continue working to provide support to struggling Americans.[Read More…]
West Virginia college students stand against concealed carry on campus
By Sarah Marino, Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia college students have voiced their opinion against Senate Bill 246, which would allow students and faculty to carry concealed weapons on campus. Leann Williams is a West Virginia University student who is part of a small, unnamed activist group[Read More…]
Senate bill to license needle-exchange programs in West Virginia draws long line of physician opponents to testify against it
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Senate Health Committee spent more than three hours Thursday hashing over a bill to license and regulate needle-exchange programs across the state. Bill lead sponsor Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, told the committee that the intent is to curb the needle litter problem[Read More…]
WVDNR announces closure of Andrew Rowan Farm Wildlife Management Area
Release from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The lease agreement between the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture for the Andrew Rowan Farm Wildlife Management Area in Monroe County has been cancelled, closing the area for public use. Hunters and[Read More…]
WVDOF state foresters work to clear roads during winter storm emergency
Release from the West Virginia Division of Forestry: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Responding to a winter storm State of Emergency declared by Gov. Jim Justice on Feb. 16, the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) dispatched foresters to clear fallen trees from roadways in hard-hit southern counties. The Governor’s State of Emergency[Read More…]
