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CBC approves installation of ADA-accessible elevator in governor’s mansion

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Capitol Building Commission members Tuesday approved plans to install an elevator compliant with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act in the governor’s mansion, even though the project will adversely affect the historic character of the mansion’s state dining room. “It is changing[Read More…]

10 things to know: Wednesday, January 9

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP LINKS DRUGS, CRIME TO LACK OF BORDER WALL In a televised plea from the[Read More…]

WVForBroadband: Legislators hear ideas on broadband expansion

Press Release from WVForBroaddand.com CHARLESTON, W.Va.— This week, the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Government Operations was presented with the opportunity to assist with the expansion of broadband access across the state. On Monday afternoon, Andrew Emerson, Outside Counsel to AT&T, presented to the committee and addressed the rise[Read More…]

Opinion: For many, hope is dirty and loud

By Don Smith Executive Director of the West Virginia Press Association and Moundsville, W.Va., native   If you haven’t already, take time to read Ken Ward’s article:  ‘Reasonably necessary’? How natural gas drilling is changing WV’s landscape: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/wv_troubled_transition/reasonably-necessary-how-natural-gas-drilling-is-changing-wv-s/article_b9853173-0147-52b1-ad2c-f3c5e293a7b1.html It’s excellent work. I thought about Ken’s article and the issues he[Read More…]

House, Senate GOP Leaders unveil 2019 Legislative agenda

From the WV House of Delegates:  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Leadership of the House of Delegates and state Senate today announced a bold 2019 legislative agenda that features substantial tax reforms, broadband expansion efforts and innovative proposals to create jobs by opening new doors to help people enter or re-enter the[Read More…]

Legislative leadership to speak at Issues & Eggs kickoff

Release from the Charleston Area Alliance: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s Senate President Mitch Carmichael and Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw will provide keynote remarks at the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce Issues & Eggs Legislative Breakfast at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Charleston Marriott.   More than[Read More…]

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