Mail Policy for Inmates
West Virginia authorities say the regional jail system has revamped its inmate mail policy so inmates receive photocopies of all mail from family friends and businesses and the originals are shredded. According to the...
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States Gas Raised
West Virginia’s Senate has voted to raise the state’s gas tax by 4.5 cents a gallon while the House began advancing a 1 percent cut in the state sales tax while eliminating exemptions for...
Bill Passed to Transfer Funding from Racing Industry
The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would transfer funding from the greyhound racing industry back into state coffers to help offset the budget crisis. After significant debate, the bill passed 19-15...
WV Campaign Contribution
West Virginia’s Senate has voted to raise the campaign contribution limit from $1,000 to $2,700 to a candidate in a primary or general election and revise other provisions in state election law. The bill...
Annual Marshall Day
The annual Marshall Day takes place this week at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston. Marco the Bison will be on hand as will representatives from the school as they promote a variety...
WV Least innovative States
West Virginia is ranked one of least innovative states in the country. A WalletHub survey placed the state dead last based on education spending, research and business creation. The study looks closely at investments...
Motel Shooting is Under Investigation
Two people are recovering after shots were fired through the window of their motel room in Kanawha City early Saturday. 22-year old Terrance Bonner and a 15-year old were staying at the Knights Inn...
Man is Sentenced for 2016 Charleston Bar Shooting
A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly shootout at a Charleston bar. The Gazette-Mail reports a judge handed down the maximum prison sentence to 26-year-old Jacques...
Coal Burning Power Plants
A couple of coal burning power plants across the Ohio River in Adams County are scheduled to be shut down next year. Dayton Power and Light says it will stop production at both the...
Safer Workplace Act
The Safer Workplace Act could lead to increased drug testing in the workplace. The bill passed in the House last week. It would allow private businesses to subject workers to drug testing without having...
