Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, January 18, 2018 10th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: None listed SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 11: Designating January 19, 2018, as Southern West Virginia Day at Capitol THIRD READING (For Passage) [Read More…]
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Tests for W.Va. Division of Natural Resources police officer positions set for Feb. 2-3
Release from the W.Va. Department of Commerce: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has scheduled Physical Agility Tests (PAT) for anyone interested in applying for Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO) positions open statewide. The tests are scheduled for Feb. 2-3 at the[Read More…]
West Virginia classmate remembers child endangerment suspect as a quiet, intelligent student
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va.v — Black and white photographs in late 1970s high school yearbooks paint the image of a Mercer County teenager who participated in chess, science and the Bible, but today he’s a 57-year-old California resident facing charges of child endangerment. David Allen Turpin[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia Senator warns of possible teacher strike
By RUSTY MARKS NCVW Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Sen. Richard Ojeda, D-Logan, warned fellow lawmakers Wednesday of a possible teachers’ strike unless the state Legislature comes up with a viable pay raise for educators. “We’re not listening to our teachers,” Ojeda told fellow senators during the regular Senate[Read More…]
McGeehan resolution to require two-thirds for tax, fee increases
Staff report The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegate Pat McGeehan has sponsored a resolution to amend the West Virginia Constitution to require a two-thirds majority to pass any future tax or fee increase by the Legislature. McGeehan, R-Hancock, announced the resolution Tuesday. “The people of West Virginia[Read More…]
Conservation groups oppose bill to allow logging in WV state parks
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill introduced Monday that would allow commercial logging in West Virginia’s state parks as a way to pay for the park system’s backlogged maintenance work has prompted nine conservation groups to form a coalition opposing the bill’s passage. Senate Bill 270,[Read More…]
Calhoun County officials, TransCanada reps break ground for compressor station
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel GRANTSVILLE, W.Va. — Despite cold and snow, Calhoun County commissioners and representatives of a natural gas development company broke ground Tuesday for a $100 million compressor station for the Mountaineer XPress pipeline. TransCanada, parent company of Columbia Gas Transmission, is building the[Read More…]
Women’s March anniversary events set for this weekend in West Virginia
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Several events will take place across the state this weekend marking the one-year anniversary President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the historic Women’s Marches. The Women’s March was a day of protest by over 5 million people in over 600 cities around the[Read More…]
Trump’s approval rating slipping in WV, statewide poll shows
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Donald Trump’s job approval rating among West Virginia voters has dropped noticeably during his first year in office, a statewide poll released Wednesday shows. The poll conducted by Charleston-based Orion Strategies found that Trump has a 51 percent approval rating, while[Read More…]
Harpers Ferry considers local facilities for Appalachian Trail thru-hikers
By TIM COOK The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Harpers Ferry offers a destination for hikers along the Appalachian Trail, but a lack of resources and accomodations has led to missed opportunities causing officials to look into what changes they can make. New facilities and backyard camping are among the[Read More…]