The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BUDGET DEAL ALLOWS FOR REDUCED WALL FUNDING Republicans tentatively agree to far less money for[Read More…]
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Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 12
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 35th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Hospital Day at the Legislature, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Occupational Therapy Association; Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda[Read More…]
Teachers across West Virginia vote to authorize possible work stoppage
By JOANN SNODERLY NCWV Media FLATWOODS, W.Va. — West Virginia teachers and school service personnel voted in favor of authorizing their union leaders to call for a “day of action” if needed to send a message to the Legislature, according to union officials. Teachers and service personnel in every county[Read More…]
Charles Capito named to West Virginia University Board of Governors
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee welcomed Friday’s (Feb. 8) appointment of Charleston finance executive Charles Capito to the institution’s Board of Governors. Capito, managing director and complex manager for the Wells Fargo Advisors office in Charleston, was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice to replace Charleston[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Monday, Feb. 11
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 34th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Agriculture and Forestry Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Farm Bureau Trailer, North Circle; WV Hospital Association Legislative Reception (By Invitation Only), 6 p.m., Four Points by Sheraton. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, February 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP TRIES TO TURN BORDER DEBATE WITH EL PASO RALLY In his first rally since[Read More…]
West Virginia school groups OK possible work action over education bill
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — School personnel from around West Virginia overwhelmingly voted to authorize their state associations to call for a work action if needed over the education bill in the Legislature, officials said Saturday. Representatives of the American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia, the[Read More…]
Longtime Gazette-Mail reporter, columnist Sandy Wells dies
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sandy Wells, a reporter and columnist for the Charleston Gazette and Gazette-Mail for more than half a century, died Saturday at the age of 77, after fighting cancer for more than a year. Wells was best known in recent years for her “Innerviews” column, which[Read More…]
Lobbyists offer updates on the natural gas industry, legislation
By Erica Young West Virginia Press Association Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three oil and gas representatives gathered at the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Breakfast on Thursday to talk about the current state of the industry. Anne Blankenship, executive director of the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association[Read More…]
