By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers want the state to start tracking drug crimes and drug overdoses. The proposed reporting system aims to put the state in a better position to secure grant funding to help curb drug-related offenses and reduce the state’s overdose death[Read More…]
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Sen. Joe Manchin addresses state and national concerns with Bridgeport students
By KAILEE E. GALLAHAN The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., addressed local, state and national concerns with students at Bridgeport High School on Thursday afternoon. In addition to stressing the importance of education, Manchin discussed the state’s opioid epidemic and employment troubles. “We are last[Read More…]
Senate OKs sexual images bill; makes it a crime to distribute without consent
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would create a crime for distributing sexual images without consent. All 31 present voted for passing Senate Bill 240, which Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan, explained came about from students at Bethany College.[Read More…]
10 things to know today: Friday, Feb. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO ASKED FBI TO DISPUTE RUSSIA REPORTS White House chief of staff Reince Priebus wanted[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Friday, Feb. 24
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: Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 20: Curtis ‘Pap’ and Millie ‘Mammie’ Asbury Bridge[Read More…]
Del. Kessinger, other delegates raise awareness of human trafficking
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Delegate Kayla Kessinger, R-Fayette, today led a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to raise awareness about human trafficking through participation in the Shine a Light on Slavery Day campaign. Feb. 23 has been designated as Shine a Light on Slavery Day[Read More…]
W.Va. mining companies recognized for reclamation efforts
Release from the W.Va. Coal Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ State regulators recognized a host of West Virginia mining operations for their reclamation and environmental stewardship during the 2017 West Virginia Mining Symposium. The reclamation awards were announced Feb. 23 at the Charleston Civic Center, where the West Virginia Coal Association held its[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Economic Development Council Annual Legislative Conference
*** Media Advisory *** WHAT: West Virginia Economic Development Council Annual Legislative ConferenceWHERE: Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301WHEN: Feb. 27-28, 2017, 8:30 am – 4:30 pmAdditional Details: The West Virginia Economic Development Council was created to bring economic development professionals and organizations from around the state together to share and collaborate on[Read More…]
Amy Goodwin hopes to be Charleston’s next mayor
Release from Goodwin campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (February 23, 2017) – Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters at Charleston’s East End Community Park, Amy Shuler Goodwin announced she is applying to be Charleston’s next mayor. Goodwin also shared her plans to start building a coalition of Charlestonians as part of a[Read More…]
Pearl S. Buck writing contest open to high school, college students
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — All students attending a West Virginia high school or college are invited to compete in the annual Pearl S. Buck writing contest. Dr. Melanie Page, West Virginia University’s Vice President for Creative Programs, announced the contest. Awards of $1,000 each will be given to an undergraduate and[Read More…]
