By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would disqualify striking workers from receiving unemployment benefits under certain circumstances passed through the West Virginia Senate by a 22-11 vote following much debate. Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan said SB 222 clarifies that workers who voluntarily go on strike are[Read More…]
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Gilbert: Proposed cuts to Marshall ‘unfair’
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University President Jerome “Jerry” Gilbert reiterated his disapproval of proposed cuts in state dollars to Marshall and West Virginia University on Wednesday. In the Memorial Student Center, Gilbert told members of Marshall’s Board of Governors he planned to continue to voice his[Read More…]
Committee mulls bill on college layoff policy
By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Education Committee considered on Wednesday a bill that would give public colleges in the state greater flexibility when deciding who to lay off if a staff reduction is needed. The committee’s substitute for HB 2542, which the committee members approved[Read More…]
Senate, House women meet to discuss racing
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gathering to discuss issues pertaining to the racing industry, Jill Upson, R-Jefferson, led the first Women’s Caucus of the 83rd Legislature on Wednesday. This year, Upson said the Caucus was especially significant because it was the first year female Senators joined their[Read More…]
WV House votes to expand Silver Alert criteria
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates approved a bill Wednesday, Feb. 22 that would expand the criteria for calling a Silver Alert for a missing senior. A Silver Alert is issued when an elderly person goes missing and relatives[Read More…]
House committee passes bill related to state fleet
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Government Organization Committee advanced a bill that would maintain a centralized fleet system to help get a handle on state vehicles, sending it on to the Committee on Finance. Much discussion has taken place recently about state vehicles. Last week, HB[Read More…]
Media experts discuss the rise of fake news at Festival of Ideas
By MICHELLE DILLON Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A panel of journalists and other professionals gathered Wednesday to discuss the increase in the occurrence of fake news and strategies to combat it. The David C. Hardesty Jr. Festival of Ideas presented the panel about fake news at the Mountainlair[Read More…]
Flu increases in West Virginia — get a vaccination
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia has reported influenza activity as “widespread” for the week ending Feb. 18. Howard Gamble, administrator of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department, said, “Although we are showing an increase in flu activity, it is not too late to get your seasonal flu vaccination.”[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Feb. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DIVIDED US REACTS TO NEW TRANSGENDER POLICY Conservatives praise the Trump administration’s rollback[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 23
W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm SENATE: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. THIRD READING Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 182: Providing procedures that prevent[Read More…]