By JANET METZNER The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed 2-percent raise for classroom teachers may help keep West Virginia’s current teachers in the state, but some educators say it may not be enough to make the state competitive in recruiting. “It’s a place to start,” said[Read More…]
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West Virginia lawmakers consider take-home meals for schoolchildren
By JOSELYN KING The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING — Many children in West Virginia already partake in free and reduced-cost lunch and breakfast programs at their school. Now, a bill introduced last week in Charleston would require schools to provide take-home meals to students upon request. And this past holiday[Read More…]
10 things to know today: Monday, Feb. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NEARLY 200,000 UNDER EVACUATION ORDER NEAR CALIFORNIA DAM Authorities in Oroville warn an emergency[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Monday, Feb. 13
W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm SENATE: Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 Senate convenes at 11 a.m. Committee Schedule N/A HOUSE OF DELEGATES: Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 – House convenes at 11 a.m. FIRST READING[Read More…]
Editorial: Education & bureaucracy
From The Journal of Martinsburg: Confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U.S. secretary of education means the end of public schools as we know them, her critics have charged. There was enough concern about that among senators that 50 of them voted against her. For the first time in history, a[Read More…]
Reynolds give ‘transformational’ $10 million gift to new WVU business school complex
Release from WVUToday: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bob and Laura Reynolds have a history of giving back and making a difference through their philanthropy. That was never more evident than today (Feb. 10) when West Virginia University announced that the Boston couple is giving $10 million to the WVU College of Business and Economics.[Read More…]
Editorial: Construction plan could help add jobs quickly
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice delivered one of the most memorable State of the State addresses ever on Wednesday night in Charleston. In his unscripted speech, he presented bold ideas on how to help West Virginia get its economy going and deal with the current[Read More…]
Editorial: State doesn’t need another drug problem
From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins: Arguments for legalizing marijuana in West Virginia boil down to two factors: cash and compassion. Neither holds up under prudent scrutiny. As state legislators and Gov. Jim Justice struggle to balance the state budget, the claim legalized marijuana would result in an infusion of cash[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Feb. 10
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. U.S. APPEALS COURT REJECTION LEAVES TRUMP TRAVEL BAN ON HOLD The legal fight over[Read More…]
Orion Strategies poll: Respondents seeing positive direction for W.Va.
Voters weigh in on Governor, President, Legislature, Issues Release from Orion Strategies: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new poll by Orion Strategies surveys the opinions of historic likely voters on a number of current topics in West Virginia, as well as national issues in the news. In a reversal from a similar[Read More…]
