By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ethics Commissioners Thursday wrangled with the fairly common practice of state agencies and other public bodies using public funds to provide staff and officers with working lunches or dinners. “This is paramount. This is a big deal for state agencies and state[Read More…]
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U.S. Senate candidate Don Blankenship faces protesters during Morgantown town hall
By DOUGLAS SOULE The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When Don Blankenship came to the WVU Mountainlair, so did protesters. Minutes after Blankenship, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate and the former CEO of Massey Energy, began talking during a town hall on Thursday, a protester left her seat to place[Read More…]
West Virginia AG Morrisey suspends challenge of ‘broken’ DEA drug quota system
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is asking a federal appeals court to put on hold his request to review the Drug Enforcement Administration’s production quota for prescription opioids. At a news conference Thursday, Morrisey disclosed he had filed a “petition for review”[Read More…]
Activities at Marshall during Women’s History Month aim to educate, empower, enlighten
By HANNAH PENNINGTON The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The beginning of March marks the start of Women’s History Month, and Student Affairs teamed up with the president’s Commission on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Thursday evening to present a kick-off celebration in Drinko Library. The event highlighted the calendar of events[Read More…]
‘Enough! Rally for Women’s Health’ set for Saturday in Charleston
The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — People from all over the state are invited to join “Enough! Rally for Women’s Lives” Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at the state Capitol to rally against decisions being made to women’s health. Coordinators for the event said they believe politicians are determined to change the state constitution[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, March 2
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, March 2, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PRESIDENT’S DECISION ON METAL TARIFFS CAUSING TURBULENCE America’s announcement of steep dues on steel and[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, March 2
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, March 2, 2018 52th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: WV Chapter American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 59: Recognizing dedicated and honorable[Read More…]
Strike continues today for West Virginia school systems
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Confusion reigned Wednesday as a nearly week-long statewide walkout of teachers and service personnel continues today in all West Virginia counties despite calls from state lawmakers and union leaders for employees to return to work. Gov. Jim Justice and the[Read More…]
West Virginia House passes new pay raise bill 98-1
By ANDREA LANNOM and WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates suspended procedural rules and passed in a 98-1 vote an amended pay raise bill, which had passed out earlier Wednesday by the House Finance Committee. The amended bill includes State Police in the[Read More…]
West Virginia teachers, supporters express frustration with governor’s proposal
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Teachers and supporters returned to the Capitol Wednesday, standing outside the Senate chamber, chanting “liar liar, pants on fire,” and “we don’t trust you.” When announcing a proposal Tuesday evening to end the teacher-school service personnel walkout, Gov. Jim Justice said he[Read More…]
