By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail MONTGOMERY, W.Va. — Rob Leibel couldn’t sleep. He woke up at 6 a.m. Saturday, his stomach churning with anxiety. Even a warm breakfast from Tudor’s Biscuit World couldn’t calm him down. A few hours later, he’d deliver a speech to his fellow classmates at West[Read More…]
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Industrial hemp offers economic opportunities for farmers
By KRISTEN RENEAU The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In a state where flat land is at a premium, farmers have to focus on maximum productivity per acre, and that often requires innovative thinking. Now that Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill legalizing the industrialization of hemp, some farmers[Read More…]
Examining West Virginia’s medical marijuana law
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Medical marijuana is on its way to West Virginia, although it will be more than two years before it arrives and doctors may start prescribing it for patients. A bill legalizing the use of medical cannibis has been signed[Read More…]
Health officials explain what to do if you find a syringe
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Whether it’s accidentally dropped or hidden for safe keeping, a hypodermic syringe not properly disposed of is a hazard. “What we’ve learned from talking to people is when dirty syringes are found hidden in the public, they might be discarded but they[Read More…]
Bill would reauthorize Secure Rural Schools program
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va., — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced legislation Friday reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools and Self-Determination Program (SRS). The SRS program provides funds that support public schools, public roads, forest health projects, emergency services and many other essential county services for 43 of[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, May 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 8, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FRANCE’S MACRON PREPARES TO TAKE THE REINS The centrist defeated far-right leader Marine Le Pen[Read More…]
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Where do W.Va. politicians get funding?
All relied mostly on PAC donations By David Beard The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., recently drew attention for his campaign fundraising described in his April Quarterly report to the Federal Election Commission: He received only six donations from West Virginia voters, compared to150 from out-of-state[Read More…]
Manchin: Health benefits fix ‘never would have happened’ without miners’ action
By Michelle Dillon Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Active and retired coal miners and their families, politicians and others gathered to talk about and celebrate Congress securing the health benefits of retired miners. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and United Mine Workers of America District 31 International Vice President Mike Caputo[Read More…]
Opinion: U.S. Sen. Capito’s weekly address
From the Office of Shelley Moore Capito: Weekly Address to West Virginians – May 5, 2017: Hello! Thanks for watching my weekly video message. This week the Senate passed a government funding bill that delivers many wins for West Virginia. In addition to providing permanent health care for our miners, the bipartisan agreement[Read More…]