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Senator prefers texting as a primary offense January 20, 2012 Outlawing cell phone texting by adult drivers as a primary traffic violation is more workable, and that is the direction he would like to take, says Senate Judiciary Chairman Corey Palumbo. Study gives state C- for follow-up on job promises January 19, 2012 West Virginia gets a grade of C- for the way it monitors, verifies, enforces and discloses the terms of taxpayer subsidies it gives to businesses that promise to create jobs, according to a new study. Manchin to seek Senate re-election January 19, 2012 Despite apparent frustration with the slow-moving, bitterly contentious Washington political machine, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Wednesday he will seek re-election. House lawmakers fix FOIA loophole January 19, 2012 House lawmakers unanimously passed a fix to the state's Freedom of Information Act Wednesday following a failed attempt by Republicans to include far greater changes in the bill. Miller appointed to House Finance Committee January 19, 2012 West Virginia Delegate Carol Miller, R-Cabell, has been appointed to the House of Delegates' Finance Committee by House Speaker Rick Thompson. January 18, 2012 A four-member panel Tuesday night selected two Brooke County residents and one from Ohio County as the best candidates to represent the 2nd District in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Texting ban would save lives, police say By Eric Eyre January 18, 2012 Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's legislation that bans drivers from text messaging and using cellphones would deter distracted driving and save lives, West Virginia State Police troopers told lawmakers Wednesday. Texting While Driving Bill Hits Early Snag January 18, 2012 The House of Delegates Transportation Committee Wednesday took up the plan to outlaw texting and talking on your cell phone while driving, but it quickly hit some roadblocks. Delegate Tim Armstead wants improvements in FOIA January 18, 2012 House Minority Leader Tim Armstead thinks a Freedom of Information Act bill before the chamber is solid legislation. House passes public record law update, sends it to Senate January 18, 2012 A document's content or context would help determine its release under West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act, under an update to the open government law unanimously passed Wednesday by the House of Delegates. W.Va. unemployment rate increases in Dec. January 18, 2012 West Virginia's unemployment rate rose to 7.7 percent in December, up from 7.1 percent in November. High court soon may decide on stay in redistricting case January 18, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court may signal as soon as today how West Virginia officials ought to proceed with this year's congressional elections, according to those involved with the case. Snuffer not seeking re-election January 18, 2012 After one term in the Legislature, Delegate Rick Snuffer is calling it quits, saying his realigned district is too large for him to provide Raleigh County residents the representation they deserve, given his family obligations. Race for House of Delegates heats up January 18, 2012 The field of candidates for the West Virginia House of Delegates got a little more crowded Tuesday as three new candidates filed for the race. Driver cellphone, texting ban should sail through, lawmakers say January 17, 2012 West Virginia could soon join a growing number of states where it's illegal to send text messages or use a cellphone while driving. W.Va. redistricting stay petition opposed January 17, 2012 Foes of West Virginia's congressional redistricting plan are urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to block the ruling that struck it down. News at 3:15 p.m.: W.Va. redistricting stay petition opposed January 17, 2012 Foes of West Virginia's congressional redistricting plan are urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to block the ruling that struck it down. Former Gov. Hulett C. Smith dies January 16, 2012 Hulett Carlson Smith, West Virginia's governor from 1965 to 1969, whose term was marked by several disasters and the state's first attempt to regulate the strip mining industry, died on Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 93. Former W.Va. Gov. Hulett Smith dies at age 93 January 16, 2012 Hulett Smith, West Virginia's governor from 1965 to 1969, is being remembered as a good governor who guided the state during a turbulent time. W.Va. Gov. Who Abolished Death Penalty Dies at 93 January 16, 2012 Former Gov. Hulett C. Smith, who signed West Virginia's first strip mining laws and the bill that abolished the state's death penalty, has died. He was 93. Cabell Co. looks for ways to boost juror pools January 16, 2012 Cabell County judicial officials are looking for ways to increase the number of people who respond to summonses for jury duty. January 16, 2012 West Virginia lawmakers are considering new maps for the state's congressional districts, while the legal fight continues over the one struck down by a panel of federal judges this month as unconstitutional. New Congressional Map Plans Emerge January 16, 2012 West Virginia lawmakers are considering new maps for the state's congressional districts, while the legal fight continues over the one struck down by a panel of federal judges this month as unconstitutional. January 16, 2012 West Virginia lawmakers are considering new maps for the state's congressional districts, while the legal fight continues over the one struck down by a panel of federal judges this month as unconstitutional. New redistricting maps taking shape at Capitol January 16, 2012 West Virginia lawmakers are considering new maps for the state's congressional districts, while the legal fight continues over the one struck down by a panel of federal judges this month as unconstitutional. Congressional redistricting plan introduced produces grumbling January 16, 2012 The first of at least three proposals for congressional redistricting was introduced in the state Senate on Monday -- prompting considerable consternation among some senators. W.Va. ass't prosecutor appointed to House vacancy January 16, 2012 A Mingo County assistant prosecutor is the newest member of the House of Delegates. Mingo prosecutor appointed to House vacancy January 16, 2012 A Mingo County assistant prosecutor is the newest member of the House of Delegates. January 16, 2012 A year ago, conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court opened floodgates to let big-money special interests pump millions into political campaigns, to ensure election of their favorites. Ferguson lobbied board on retirement issue that could benefit him January 16, 2012 As a member of the state retirement board, Administration Secretary Robert Ferguson lobbied fellow board members to settle an ongoing state employee's dispute that could significantly affect Ferguson's own retirement pay, according to a letter obtained by the Gazette on Monday. Reps mulling ban on texting while driving January 15, 2012 Three bills have been introduced in the 2012 session of the West Virginia Legislature addressing growing concerns about the use of cell phones and texting while driving a motor vehicle. New U.S. House maps emerge in W.Va. Legislature January 15, 2012 West Virginia lawmakers are considering new maps for the state's congressional districts, while the legal fight continues over the one struck down by a panel of federal judges this month as unconstitutional. Tom Miller: Tomblin's proposals for state well received, if light on details January 15, 2012 In his first State of the State address since moving from the unusual role of acting governor to elected chief executive, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin proved he's already mastered the art of offering tantalizing, appealing new proposals to move West Virginia forward that are short on details. But he still needs work on his public speaking delivery. Lawmakers, health agency join forces January 14, 2012 While legislators tackle various health issues, Delegate Meshea Poore, D-Kanawha, wants to ensure the lawmakers themselves are also healthy. January 14, 2012 Senate Majority Leader John Unger, D-Berkeley, says he's building consensus in the Legislature for his "practically perfect plan" for congressional redistricting -- actually, he calls it the "more perfect plan," but I prefer the "Mary Poppins" allusion. WVU Hospitals to outline expansion plans today January 13, 2012 Officials with WVU Hospitals will soon offer more detail about their plans for a $248 million expansion project that will involve several facilities Lawsuit against insurer moved to federal court January 13, 2012 lawsuit accusing an insurer and an auto body shop of illegally using junkyard parts to repair vehicles has been moved to federal court. House Finance Committee gets FY 2013 forecast January 13, 2012 Mining and exports are the driving factors in West Virginia’s revenue situation for the next fiscal year. The fiscal forecast was presented to the House Finance Committee Thursday morning. Delegate district map ruled faulty January 13, 2012 The Jefferson County Clerk's Office was notified earlier this week by state officials of a mistake on the county's final House of Delegates redistricting map, according to Jefferson County Clerk Jennifer Maghan. Guthrie, Mahan pleased with backing on proposed texting ban January 13, 2012 For the past few legislative sessions, Delegate Nancy Guthrie has been on a mission to take cell phones out of the hands of motorists. Highways chief floats road bond issue January 13, 2012 West Virginia Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox wants state voters to consider authorizing a $1 billion to $1.5 billion road bond that could finish 17 different projects statewide, including a new, toll-free U.S. 35. News at 5:15 p.m.: W.Va. lawmakers weigh $1B bond for road needs January 12, 2012 West Virginia voters may be asked to approve the borrowing of at least $1 billion for state roads. Lawmakers weigh $1B bond for roads January 12, 2012 West Virginia could complete 19 shelved road and bridge projects all around the state if voters approve a bond amendment to borrow $1 billion, Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox told legislators Thursday. January 12, 2012 For the second time in less than 18 months, Morgantown businessman John Raese has filed to run for U.S. Senate. Redistricting plan gets reprieve, but hitch still exists January 11, 2012 West Virginia lawmakers don't have to come up with a new U.S. House redistricting plan by next week, but the state is now in a no man's land for the 2012 congressional elections. January 11, 2012 West Virginia officials no longer face a Jan. 17 deadline to submit a new congressional redistricting plan, but they also cannot conduct this year's three U.S. House races with the map that was struck down last week as unconstitutional, the federal judges who issued that decision said Tuesday. Tomblin to Chamber: No new taxes January 10, 2012 Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin promised no new taxes and minimal growth of government in next year's budget during a state Chamber of Commerce event in Charleston Tuesday night. W.Va. investment assets’ value down 4.4 percent January 10, 2012 Since July, assets managed by the state Investment Management Board are down about 4.4 percent, or about $436.7 million, Executive Director Craig Slaughter told lawmakers on Tuesday. W.Va. redistricting deadline lifted, but election calendar looms January 10, 2012 West Virginia officials no longer face a Jan. 17 deadline to submit a new congressional redistricting plan, but they also cannot conduct this year's three U.S. House races with the map that was struck down last week as unconstitutional, the federal judges who issued that decision said Tuesday. Tomblin's second State of the State to be first as governor January 10, 2012 In a rare quirk of history, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will be giving his second State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature this evening -- but it will be his first as governor. WV Secretary of State discusses election filing period January 10, 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and several statewide incumbents are among the candidates filing for West Virginia's ballot this year. January 10, 2012 A year after public school teachers got pay raises, West Virginia’s largest educators’ group is calling for another one. West Virginia lieutenant governor: Legislators consider new post January 10, 2012 Hoping to avoid the legal battles and election costs that haunted West Virginia only a year ago, lawmakers took the first step Monday in creating the post of lieutenant governor. W.Va. judge warns he may toss DuPont lawsuits January 9, 2012 Fourteen families who blame ailments ranging from rashes to cancer on long-term exposure to a former DuPont zinc-smelting plant have until March 15 to produce new evidence or risk seeing the case thrown out. January 9, 2012 State lawmakers are getting prepared to take on a number of issues as the West Virginia Legislature convenes this week for its regular session. January 9, 2012 Protecting coal miners and the coal industry from EPA regulations are two of the major goals Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will be asking the West Virginia Legislature to address during the 2012 legislative session. Audit arrives on eve of session January 9, 2012 A wide-ranging review of West Virginia's public school system has arrived just as lawmakers prepare to launch their regular session for 2012. Legislature needs to improve the state’s margin of error January 9, 2012 West Virginia state government financial analysts have a good record for accuracy — but as legislative leaders recognize, it needs to be improved. W.Va. lawmakers holding off on Coopers Rock change January 8, 2012 It may be another year before West Virginia lawmakers consider changing the oversight of Coopers Rock State Forest. Candidate filing period starts Monday January 8, 2012 It's time for West Virginians to add their names to what will be a packed 2012 ballot. State candidate filing period begins today January 8, 2012 It’s time for West Virginians to add their names to what will be a packed 2012 ballot. Lawmakers get look at education audit January 8, 2012 A wide-ranging review of West Virginia's public school system has arrived just as lawmakers prepare to launch their regular session for 2012. Tom Miller: Redistricting a pressing problem for Legislature January 7, 2012 The West Virginia Legislature's first order of business at the 60-day regular 2012 session beginning Wednesday in Charleston is now obvious, thanks to a 2-1 decision by a three-judge federal panel last week. Don’t Keep Burdening Businesses January 7, 2012 It's entirely possible West Virginians could have had a noticeable income tax break by 2016 - except for the sins of state officials in the past. Remember that when you do your state income tax returns for the next couple of decades. Audit of education system is released January 7, 2012 A sweeping review of West Virginia’s public schools released Friday offers scores of recommendations that its authors say can improve lagging student performance and save about $70 million a year statewide. Redistricting big topic at legislative discussion January 6, 2012 Don't expect West Virginia's legislators to allow a federal court to determine the state's congressional districts. West Virginia K-12 audit results released January 6, 2012 A sweeping review of West Virginia's public schools released Friday offers scores of recommendations its authors say can improve lagging student performance and save about $70 million a year statewide. |
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