Staff reports The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING, W.Va.  — Gov. Jim Justice was in Wheeling Saturday, where he vetoed legislation that would have ended $15 million in annual subsidies for the state’s Greyhound Breeder’s Fund. The announcement of the veto of Senate Bill 437 was made in Independence Hall. “If[Read More…]

By ERIC EYRE and JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Amid a significant rise in drug overdose deaths across West Virginia, state lawmakers bypassed their normal rules late Saturday night and completed legislation that aims to establish a comprehensive system to track overdoses. The reporting system would put the[Read More…]

From the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, Sunday urged Gov. Jim Justice to sign the balanced budget the Legislature passed early Sunday morning.   At around 1 a.m. Sunday, the House of Delegates passed the updated version of House Bill 2018, the budget bill, which[Read More…]

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 10, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TRUMP SECURITY ADVISER IS URGING RUSSIA TO DO H.R. McMaster is calling on[Read More…]

Legislature, Justice still battling over finances By JOSELYN KING The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Early Sunday morning the West Virginia House of Delegates passed the state’s 2018 spending bill — setting the stage for a probable budgetary fight with Gov. Jim Justice and a special legislative session in the[Read More…]

From the office of Gov. Jim Justice: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice Sunday announced that he will sign House Bill 2459, legislation that exempts financially distressed hospitals in acquisition proceedings from going through the traditional Certificate of Need process. The Governor partnered with Senator Ryan Ferns (R – Ohio) and[Read More…]

By Lexi Browning The West Virginia Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a full session of passing, amending and debating legislation, the final day of the 83rd regular Legislative session came to a close Saturday with a budget surprise and numerous bills gaining approval in the final hours. See all passed legislation here: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_all_pass.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill Review the[Read More…]

WHEELING, W.Va. — Gov.Jim Justice will visit Wheeling on Saturday to deliver a major announcement concerning the Greyhound Industry in West Virginia. He is slated to speak in the third floor courtroom at West Virginia Independence Hall at 11 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m.   From the Wheeling News-Register:[Read More…]

By Ken Ward The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that consolidates some state coal oversight boards and lessens a water quality restriction for the mining industry was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Delegates on Friday. House members voted 94-6 to pass Senate Bill 687. The legislation now goes[Read More…]

By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will come to Wheeling Saturday morning to make a major announcement regarding the future of the greyhound breeders industry, according to information provided by Wheeling Vice Mayor Chad Thalman. Justice’s words will come just hours[Read More…]