Fixing roads
More than $300 million worth of increases to West Virginia’s sales tax, gas tax and DMV fees to help fix roads are likely off the table. Republican House Finance Chairman Del. Eric Nelson said...
Local News
Democratic Candidates for Governor Agree to Forum
Three Democratic candidates for West Virginia governor have agreed to participate in a forum next month. The state Democratic Party says candidates Jim Justice, Booth Goodwin and Jeff Kessler will take part in the...
WV American Water to Hold Meetings on Water Protection Plans
West Virginia American Water wants feedback on its draft Source Water Protection Plans for each of its eight water systems. You can comment online, and they’ve also got a series of meetings with company...
Comment Period is This Week on Education Changes
You’ve got the chance to comment through early next week on proposed state Board of Education policy changes on course offerings. The board proposal would require high schools to offer students an optional computer...
Ag Funding is Available for Specialty Crops
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is accepting project proposals for specialty block grants. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, maple syrup and Christmas trees, among others. Excluded are livestock, eggs and field...
Science Standards in WV
West Virginia’s Senate Education Committee voted yesterday to pass to the full Senate a version of the education standards and testing bill that would no longer block upcoming science standards and would ban the...
Putnam Candidate should be removed
A candidate for magistrate in Putnam County should be removed from the ballot because he has been convicted of several misdemeanors, the state Judicial Investigation Commission said in a petition filed yesterday. The commission...
Charleston Bicycle plan
Charleston City Council’s Finance Committee voted yesterday to authorize a grant application for more than $1.1 million for the city to pursue its bicycle master plan. The Transportation Alternatives Grant, awarded by the West...
Kanawha School Policies
In their March 7th meeting, members of the Kanawha County Board of Education discussed current school cancellation and delay policies with teachers and parents. Last year, board members decided to eliminate 2-hour delays and...
Girls State Basketball Tournament in Charleston This Week
The West Virginia girls high school basketball state tournament gets going this Wednesday at the Civic Center in Charleston. Twenty-four teams from the three classes (Class AAA, AA and A) will play for state...
