Gov. Justice, Sen. Capito, U.S. Labor Assistant Secretary Zatezalo among speakers CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Coal Association is holding the 45th annual West Virginia Mining Symposium this week at the Charleston Civic Center. The two-day event begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Speakers scheduled for the day include Gov.[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, January 29
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, January 29, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. THE CHALLENGE OF THE PRESIDENT’S BIG SPEECH His first State of the Union address on[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Monday, Jan. 29
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 20th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: NFIB, Upper Well Area; WV Adult Education Association, Upper Well Area; Jefferson County Day, Upper House Rotunda; Optometry Day at the Legislature, Upper Senate Rotunda; WV Beer and Wine Association Legislative Reception, 6 – 8 p.m., Embassy Suites; County Commissioner’s[Read More…]
Governor Justice: Tourism professionals must show West Virginia to the world
WVPA Staff Report WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Calling on tourism professionals attending the 8th Annual West Virginia Hospitality University to be “players” in making the state’s tourism industry more successful, Gov. Jim Justice said he is “passionate” about building the tourism industry in West Virginia and is with them in the[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. Legislative commitment needed for higher education
From The Times West Virginian of Fairmont, W.Va.: West Virginia state policymakers are taking a look at retooling the way taxpayer money is funneled to the state’s colleges and universities, and the possibility they are studying targets the proper goals. Let’s just hope in making any changes, however, that lawmakers[Read More…]
WV House bill would allow lawsuits against state or officials to be filed in counties, not just Kanawha County
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: If you want to file a lawsuit against a state agency or official in West Virginia, be prepared for lots of trips to Charleston and the expense of sending your attorney there, too. State law limits such suits to Kanawha County Circuit Court. That is[Read More…]
WV Gov. Justice’s budget covers fewer than half of promised pay raises
By Jake Zuckerman The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice promised a 1 percent pay bump for all state employees, but the budget he proposed to the Legislature funds raises for fewer than half of those employees. “We’re going to give a 1 percent raise across the board[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Romine not seeking re-election in Cabell County
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Del. Chuck Romine, R-Cabell, has announced he will not seek re-election in the West Virginia House of Delegates, removing one more incumbent from the District 16 race. Romine cited several personal reasons for not seeking re-election. “I have enjoyed serving[Read More…]
Editorial: Congress steps up to support family caregivers
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: You know – or maybe you are – one of our nation’s dedicated family caregivers. An estimated 40 million Americans and 300,000 West Virginians are working regularly to provide at-home care for their parents, spouses, children or other adults with disabilities. Some days they help[Read More…]
Editorial: West Virginia at top of nation’s public health emergency with opioids
From The Bluefield Daily Telegraph: With President Trump’s renewed declaration of a national public health emergency as a result of the opioid epidemic, area lawmakers are now hoping to see additional federal dollars allocated toward fighting this deadly crisis. The extension of the public health emergency is a necessary step as[Read More…]
