The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, May 5, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOUSE REPUBLICANS REPEAL REVILED ‘OBAMACARE’ The 217-213 vote is a narrow victory, and ultimate success is[Read More…]

Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Leadership of the House of Delegates today criticized Gov. Jim Justice for calling a special legislative session but failing to have its key bills ready for consideration. “The Governor knew the votes were not there to pass his tax increases,[Read More…]

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. —  The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon has announced its grant awardees for the 2016 – 2017 grant cycle. In its initial grant cycle, the foundation selected 13 organizations to help continue their dedicated work serving the healthcare needs of their communities in Barbour, Lewis, Randolph, Upshur, and Webster counties.[Read More…]

By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the eve of a special legislative session to hash out West Virginia’s budget for the coming fiscal year, constituents told some of their delegates they are not on board with the cuts found in the budget vetoed by the governor last[Read More…]

By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. —Hoping to get the message to West Virginia’s congressional delegation to vote against the American Health Care Act, four groups presented their case on what the law could mean for the state. The West Virginia Healthy Kids & Families Coalition, West Virginians for[Read More…]

By CHARLES YOUNG The Exponent Telegram MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Experts and officials from the oil and gas industry discussed the future of pipeline development in the Mountain State Wednesday, May 3. The discussion was part of a panel during the West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s annual Marcellus to Manufacturing Development Conference[Read More…]

By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has introduced federal legislation intended to make it easier for companies to expand broadband internet service to rural communities. Capito introduced the Gigibit Opportunity Act on Wednesday, May 3, according to a a news release.[Read More…]

By BILL LYNCH Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Johnathan Lee Iverson, ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, wasn’t surprised when he was told the circus was coming to an end. Iverson, who leads the circus for one final set of shows in Charleston this week, said, “I[Read More…]

By JEFF McCOY The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va.  — One of the first things that Del. Riley Moore, R-Jefferson, did after his election was work with the Jefferson Day Report Center and Alkermes plc, the manufacturer of the anti-opioid drug Vivitrol, to make Jefferson County one of only five West Virginia[Read More…]