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10 things to know: Tuesday, November 14

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO MESSAGED WITH WIKILEAKS DURING 2016 CAMPAIGN In the exchanges, which Donald Trump Jr. released[Read More…]

Gov. Justice, Secretary Thrasher host press conference on China Energy $83.7 billion investment deal for WV

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and WV Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher hosted a press conference for Monday, Nov. 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the Governor’s Reception Room at the State Capitol to provide more details on Thursday’s announcement that West Virginia has entered into an agreement with China Energy Investment Corporation on $83.7 billion in[Read More…]

Morrisey opinion allows for anonymously published campaign materials in WV

By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia attorney general issued an advisory opinion last month that could hold the door open for political groups seeking to publish campaign material anonymously. Citing precedent from the U.S. Supreme Court, namely McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission, Patrick Morrisey said[Read More…]

After the Fire: Fire put spotlight on Naik properties

By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va.  — The Naik group of companies has operated plastics warehouses and facilities in Wood County for more than a decade, sometimes garnering attention with new ventures. For the most part though, buildings on Depot and Jeanette streets, Staunton Avenue, Gateman[Read More…]

Fairness WV pushing for conversion therapy ban in upcoming session

By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A round of victories in the West Virginia Legislature and at the city level made 2017 a notable year for Fairness West Virginia, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group is looking to continue that momentum heading into 2018. “Although[Read More…]

North Central West Virginia projected to lead state in entrepreneurship

By JOHN MARK SHAVER The State Journal FAIRMONT, W.Va. — While the state as a whole has taken an economic hit, presentations given at the 2017 North Central West Virginia Economic Outlook Conference showed an optimistic future for the region. Wednesday’s conference saw representatives from West Virginia University, the state[Read More…]

Thousands of new jobs expected from roads, pipeline projects in W.Va.

By CHARLES YOUNG The State Journal CLARKSBURG, W.Va.  — With citizens voting to approve Gov. Jim Justice’s “Roads to Prosperity” road bond amendment and federal regulators approving two pipeline projects that will cross through the state, West Virginia will soon be flush with economic opportunities and thousands of new jobs.[Read More…]

Recruiter: Better pay only solution to staff shortages at prisons, jails

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Joseph Tyree, the newly hired state director of correctional recruiting, told legislators Sunday that there’s no magic solution to resolving chronic shortages of correctional officers at state prisons, regional jails and juvenile facilities. He said the only solution is to appropriate enough[Read More…]

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