Editor’s note – This information released by the West Virginia House of Delegates Feb. 20, 2016, and is provided for your consideration: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Floor action in the House of Delegates picked up significantly this week, with members passing 36 bill, bringing the total number of bills passed by the chamber[Read More…]
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University of Charleston sets ‘Speaker Series’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced the continuation of its ‘Speaker Series,’ with three speakers coming to campus this spring. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 What Does the Future of Terrorism Look Like? Professor R. Nicholas Burns Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations[Read More…]
WVMA Announces 2016 Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) will host the second annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference (MMDC) March 23-24, 2016, at the Charleston Civic Center in conjunction with the West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition. One of the region’s largest manufacturing events, it combines the former WVMA[Read More…]
Media Alert: Senates Manchin, Markey opposing FDA nominee
Senates Manchin, Markey set press conference, along with law enforcement, medical and public health leaders in call for reforms at FDA to address opioid crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) will hold a press conference on Monday, February 22 to discuss their opposition to the[Read More…]
Ad-Libs Advertising Column: Less talk can lead to more sales
By John Foust RALEIGH, N.C. — Andy was telling me about his dealings with media sales people. “Since I run a local business, I hear from a lot of people,” he said. “One particular meeting really stands out, because he talked himself out of a sale. As soon as he said ‘hello,’[Read More…]
At the Capitol Feb. 15-19: Are budget cuts the answer?
By Phil Kabler For West Virginia Press CHARLESTON,W.Va. — With a $430 million budget gap pending in the 2016-17 state budget, and little progress so far on tax increase proposals by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to close the gap, House Finance Committee Chairman Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, asked state agency heads[Read More…]
Political Subdivision Committee considers Land Reuse Agency Authorization Act
HB 4390 out of committee but right-of-first-refusal removed WVPA Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Proponents of HB 4390 wanted use of municipal land banks and the right of first refusal, enabling the land bank to buy any properties at tax sales. W.Va. House of Delegate’s Political Subdivision Committee said “no” to first refusal.[Read More…]
NBA TV airing profile on Jim Justice
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Basketball coach, businessman and gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice will be profiled on the NBA TV show Beyond The Paint tonight at 10:30 p.m. “Matt Winer, the show’s host, will share the story of Justice’s life-long commitment to the game of basketball and the state of West Virginia to[Read More…]
This week in West Virginia History: Feb. 24-March 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Feb. 24, 1918: Judge Kenneth Keller ‘‘K. K.’’ Hall was born at Greenview, Boone County. Hall spent 47 years on the state and federal[Read More…]
Research shows patients, doctors and families can ensure end-of-life wishes are respected
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – When Charlie Bacorn was in the final month of life he was in control, just as he had been since the first day in 2009 when doctors diagnosed him with colon cancer. For six years, Charlie’s strong spirit and sense of humor helped him get through the numerous rounds of chemotherapy, radiation treatments and[Read More…]
