By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As drug overdose deaths soar in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice pledged Wednesday night to support West Virginia University’s research on opioid addiction, but he offered no comprehensive plan for addressing the health crisis. In his State of the State address, Justice[Read More…]
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Delegate’s motion to oust West Virginia Speaker Armstead tabled
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Republican delegate from the Eastern Panhandle attempted to oust the Speaker of the House of Delegates from the House floor Wednesday, the first day of the 2018 legislative session. Delegate S. Marshall Wilson, R-Berkeley, made a motion to vacate the position[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, January 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SEARCH FOR VICTIMS PRESSES ON AFTER CALIFORNIA MUDSLIDE Hundreds of searchers continue the grim and[Read More…]
Editors’ Alert: Photos from the W.Va. State of State
CHALESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing two photos from Gov. Jim Justice’s 2018 W.Va. State of the State Speech. Cutline for State of State Speech West Virginia Governor Jim Justice acknowledges the crowd as he start his 2018 State of the State speech at the Capitol[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Gov. Justice headlines speakers at IOGA WV Jan. 24 Winter meeting
Media invited to attend event, seminars CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2018 Winter Meeting of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) will take place Jan. 23-24, 2018, at the Marriott Town Center Hotel in Charleston. Members of the media are invited to attend all seminars and the[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice to give State of State address tonight
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education reform, a 2 percent pay raise for state employees, and oil and gas legislation are all possible topics for West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address Wednesday night following the opening of the legislative session. The governor was working[Read More…]
MEDIA ALERT: WVU experts available for insight, commentary related to Governor’s W.Va. State of the State address, legislative session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In his second State of the State address, Gov. Jim Justice will present his vision for West Virginia today (Jan. 10), as the regular session of the 2018 West Virginia Legislature begins. Several West Virginia University faculty, administrators and staff members will be available to offer insights and expert[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislature to gavel into first day of session
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature will gavel in the first day of its 60-day regular session Wednesday with education and tax reform legislation already taking shape. Gov. Jim Justice is scheduled to deliver his second state-of-the-state address in the evening. The speech, the[Read More…]
Gov. Jim Justice ‘excited’ as West Virginia’s 60-Day legislative session set to begin
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is set to give his State of the State address today as the Legislature begins its 60-day regular session in Charleston. Justice will address a joint session of the Legislature beginning at 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Teacher salaries, vouchers, accountability on the minds of West Virginia Legislators
Editor’s Note This story is the second of a four-part series previewing the 2018 West Virginia legislative session. By CARTER WALKER Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Legislators and industry professionals gathered last Friday to discuss what legislation impacting education was likely to appear in the 2018 session.[Read More…]