See video of Speaker Hanshaw’s legislative goals CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today issued the following statement on developing education proposals in the Legislature. “From the beginning of this session, House leadership has made clear that improving the compensation and benefits for our state’s teachers and school[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Wednesday, January 30
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ODDS SEEM AGAINST TRADE WAR BREAKTHROUGH U.S. and Chinese negotiators begin talks aimed at settling[Read More…]
‘WV Can’t Wait’ movement aims to engage, represent state’s disenfranchised
By DOUGLAS HARDING The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — As part of his 55 County Town Hall Tour, an anti-poverty community organizer turned gubernatorial candidate met with local constituents to discuss their priorities and the “WV Can’t Wait” movement Saturday, Jan. 26, in Marshall University’s Memorial Student Center. “WV Can’t Wait” is[Read More…]
2018 top base salaries for WVU employees
Staff reports The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — These are the top 20 paid employees at WVU as of October 2018. This information was obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. These salaries only include base salary. WVU basketball coach Bob Huggins and football coach Dana Holgorsen were[Read More…]
With subzero temperatures comes danger for animals
By SCOTT McCLOSKEY The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — As Old Man Winter prepares to deliver more snow and temperatures below zero in the coming days, area pet owners should keep several simple tips in mind to ensure the well-being and safety of their furry friends through the[Read More…]
Disability fraud partnership estimated to have saved almost $6.2 million for WV in 2018
NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A partnership aimed at investigating and preventing disability fraud has been estimated to have saved the state nearly $6.2 million during the 2018 calendar year, according to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. The Cooperative Disability Investigations Unit, a partnership between the Social Security Administration[Read More…]
Broadband expansion bill passes W. Va. House
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that aims to expand internet access across the state and pave the way for new technologies passed the House of Delegates on Monday. “This bill is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Del. Daniel Linville, R-Cabell, and lead[Read More…]
W.Va. House Committee looks at creation of the West Virginia Cybersecurity Office
By Erica Young The WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. House of Delegates’ Committee on Technology and Infrastructure held discussion Monday on HB 2452: Creation of the West Virginia Cybersecurity Office. The bill was introduced by House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and involves the creation of the West Virginia[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 29
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 21th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Upshur County Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; Capitol Connection, Lower Rotunda (1 Table); West Virginia Chamber, Legislative Reception; WV Society of CPA’s Legislative Reception, 5 p.m., Marriott; WV Coal Association Legislative Reception, 5:30 p.m., Charleston Civic Center. SENATE: Senate[Read More…]
