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West Virginia Lab to Eliminate Backlog of Untested Rape Kits
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety says the state is set to eliminate its backlog of untested rape kits this year. News… Read More
W.Va. Senate OKs Dropping Tax on Social Security Benefits
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A bill to eliminate West Virginia personal income taxes on Social Security retirement benefits has been passed by the state Senate. The Republican-led Senate voted 33-0… Read More
W.Va. Budget Heading for Showdown Over Teacher Raises
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate has passed a state budget that doesn’t include funding for teacher raises, almost certainly setting up a potential showdown with the House… Read More
W.Va. House Passes Free Tuition Bill for Community Colleges
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that would allow state residents to attend community and technical college for free. The bill was… Read More
Bill to Allow Concealed Carry on W.Va. Campuses Fails
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Legislation to allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry guns on West Virginia college campuses has been defeated. The Senate judiciary committee voted Tuesday night… Read More
Morrisey Among Attorneys General Seeking Robocall Measure
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s attorney general is joining with others around the country to support federal legislation to help cut down on illegal robocalls. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey… Read More
W.Va. Senate Passes Banking Fix to Medical Marijuana Law
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill addressing banking services for the state’s medical marijuana program. The Senate approved the bill 29-4 Tuesday. It now… Read More
Company Plans to Add 100 Jobs to West Virginia Facility
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – A marketing and communications company is planning to add 100 new jobs to a West Virginia facility. The Intelligencer reports Williams Lea Tag plans to add… Read More
W.Va. Gov Signs Bill Mandating High School Computer Science
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BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed legislation requiring students to take computer science classes before graduating high school. Justice held a ceremonial bill signing Thursday… Read More
Bill Would Revive West Virginia Film Tax Credits
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A bill that would revive film production tax credits in West Virginia has passed the House of Delegates. Last year Gov. Jim Justice signed legislation ending… Read More
W.Va. House Passes Bill to Reduce Steam Coal Severance Tax
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A bill that would reduce the tax on steam coal produced in West Virginia has passed the House of Delegates. The bill approved on an 88-11… Read More
West Virginia to Receive $1.4M in Federal Funds to Fix Roads
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NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – The federal government has provided $1.4 million to repair West Virginia roads that were damaged in storms last spring. The funding is through the Federal… Read More
W. Va. Hunters Argue Against Guided Bear Hunts, For Buck Limits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia hunters have protested a bill to allow guided bear hunts and supported lowering the limit on bucks for deer hunters from three to two…. Read More
W.Va. Senate Refuses to Immediately Take up Teacher Raises
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate has decided not to immediately consider a bill to raise pay for teachers, school service workers and state police. The Republican-led Senate… Read More
W.Va. House Passes Pay Raise Bill for Teachers, Others
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House of Delegates has approved pay raises for teachers and school service workers a day after they returned to classrooms following a two-day… Read More
Protest at West Virginia University Over Campus Carry Bill
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A protest has been held at West Virginia University over legislation that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry weapons on college campuses. Dozens… Read More
Marshall University Building to Keep Confederate Name
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A building at Marshall University will retain its name after a Confederate Army general. The Marshall Board of Governors on Thursday voted to keep the building… Read More
Senate Passes Bill That Gives Incentives for Consolidation
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate has approved incentives for cities and counties to consolidate services. The Intelligencer reports the measure calls for counties that consolidate to become… Read More
West Virginia Online Business Startup Tool Available
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia entrepreneurs who want to open a new business have a new online tool to help. The state secretary of state’s office says it has… Read More
West Virginia Coal Miners Rally For Black Lung Legislation
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Miners and advocates rallied Wednesday at the West Virginia Capitol in support of a series of bills aimed at preventing and treating severe black lung disease. Five bills introduced by… Read More
W. Va. Board of Education Approves Security Guards for 12 Schools
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia school board has approved placing security guards at 12 schools. News outlets report the Cabell County Board of Education approved placing security guards… Read More
Bill Allowing Sunday Liquor Sales Heads to W.Va. Governor
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House of Delegates has agreed with a Senate amendment that will allow retail outlets to sell liquor on Sundays except when it falls… Read More
West Virginia’s Education Bill Dies As Teachers Strike
By: Matthew S. Schwartz I NPR
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The bill was postponed indefinitely 53-45 in West Virginia’s House of Delegates. Educators opposed charter schools and a new voucher system in a strike that came a year after the last walkout.
EQT Gas Company to Pay $53M to Settle Lawsuit Over Royalties
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – Court documents say the second-largest natural gas producer in West Virginia will pay $53.5 million to settle a federal class-action lawsuit over royalty payments to residents… Read More
W.Va. Bill Would Raise Minimum Age for Tobacco Buys to 21
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A bill moving through the West Virginia Legislature would raise the state’s minimum legal age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21. The Senate health… Read More
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