By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Health Committee took a bill to expand physician notification requirements for performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor, stripped everything out of it and left a bill that makes a few tweaks to existing law. HB 2002 defines unemancipated[Read More…]
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Online News Association West Virginia event: Discussing Digital Journalism tomorrow in Charleston
The Online News Association’s brand new West Virginia group will host its inaugural public gathering at Charleston’s innovative Economic Development Council, located at 1506 Kanawha Blvd. West in Charleston, on Saturday, March 18. Speakers will address topics such as concerns and barriers to going digital and how news publishers can now[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, March 17
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, March 17, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WORRIES ABOUT ESPIONAGE HAVE LONG HISTORY U.S. intelligence agencies have been concerned for years[Read More…]
Mingo delegate advocates for improved infrastructure and new coal jobs
Staff report The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va – Delegate Justin Marcum, D – Mingo, has introduced and is lead sponsor of a bill into the House of Delegates that would fall right in line with the promises of the return of coal and improved infrastructure by President Trump.House Bill 2636[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, March 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, March 16, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. COURT REMOVES SOUTH KOREA’S PRESIDENT The unanimous ruling caps a stunning fall for Park[Read More…]
Bills introduced to punish embezzlement, increase scholarship availability in state
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are some bills introduced March 14. This was the last day for members of the House to file bills. House committees can still originate bills and members may still file resolutions. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors are noted. SB 599, to require a[Read More…]
Senate passes bill to cut DMV appeals office over objections
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation to eliminate the Division of Motor Vehicles’ Office of Administrative Appeals (SB 212) advanced from the Senate Monday on a 27-7 vote, over objections that it could allow drunk drivers to keep their driver’s licenses. Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Trump, R-Morgan,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, March 14
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CRITICS OF GOP HEALTH BILL GET AMMO FROM BUDGET SCORE A few House and Senate[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to attend town hall at Wheeling Jesuit University
Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will participate in a town hall hosted by Wheeling Jesuit University Tuesday evening. The “Your Voice, Your Future” town hall is open to the public, and will take place from 7-8 p.m. in WJU’s Troy Theater, located[Read More…]
Delegates pass telemedicine bill to help serve rural areas
By LIZ McCORMICK The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegates have approved a bill that its sponsors hope will expand access to mental and behavioral health medications. House Bill 2509 would allow physicians to prescribe certain controlled substances through telemedicine technologies — such as during a video call. Doctors are[Read More…]
