CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Committee on Government Organization Chairman Gary Howell, R-Mineral, has introduced a bill that would make it illegal to continuously drive a vehicle in the left lane of a highway while other traffic is attempting to pass – a common frustration for West Virginia drivers. “This[Read More…]
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W.Va. House Technology & Infrastructure Committee advances broadband expansion Act of 2019
Release from W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure on Wednesday advanced comprehensive legislation designed to make it easier to develop and expand broadband and high-speed wireless technologies in West Virginia. The committee approved House Bill 2005, the Broadband Expansion Act of 2019, on[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer notes e-claims big for unclaimed property claimants
Nearly half filed electronically in December; “fast track” expedites where possible CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer John Perdue’s Unclaimed Property Division received nearly half of its claims applications electronically in December, a not-so-unusual trend, while its Fast Track program attempted to get money in claimants’ hands faster. A[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 17
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 9th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: From the Activity Calendar: WV Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; Family Resource Network, AG Rotunda; Chiropractic Day at the Legislature SENATE: The Senate will convene at[Read More…]
Huntington business owner: ‘Dementia friendly’ courtesies could benefit community
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When businesses assess the needs of their clientele, dementia doesn’t often top the list, if it’s even considered at all. But more than 5 million Americans suffer from dementia, with an estimated 70 percent of elderly cases caused by Alzheimer’s disease, and[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, January 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MAY BATTLES TO KEEP BREXIT ON TRACK European Union countries are also debating how to[Read More…]
‘Women’s Wave’ march set for Saturday in Charleston at noon
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Beckley women and men are headed to Charleston for the “Women’s Wave,” a march marking the two-year anniversary of the national Women’s March in Washington D.C., the largest one-day protest in American history. The event is sponsored by Women’s March West Virginia,[Read More…]
Three delegates want to divert $10 million from WV surplus to fund border wall
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three state lawmakers announced Tuesday they plan to introduce a bill that would divert $10 million from the state’s current nearly $200 million surplus to help President Donald Trump build a wall along the southern U.S. border. Delegates Carl “Robbie” Martin, R-Upshur,[Read More…]
Furloughed employees volunteer at Meals on Wheels of Berkeley
By KELSIE LeROSE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A group of furloughed federal employees volunteered Tuesday with the Meals on Wheels program in Berkeley County in order to give back to the community while out of work. “We wouldn’t be here without our volunteers,” said Dianne Waldron, program manager of[Read More…]
