Sunday, May 19 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:21:57 GMT
LAWRENCE MESSINA,Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing
est Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing a new leader will help set the stage for 2014, when Republicans aim to wipe out the Democrats' ebbing majority.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:19:54 GMT
MORGANTOWN, WV– Though the Appalachian region is home to less than 10 percent of the United States' population, the region's traffic fatality rate is 45 percent higher than that of non-Appalachian areas,
Though the Appalachian region is home to less than 10 percent of the United States' population, the region's traffic fatality rate is 45 percent higher than that of non-Appalachian areas, according to faculty at West Virginia University's School of Public Health.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:36:47 GMT
LAWRENCE MESSINA,Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities announced Saturday.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:00 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:00:28 GMT
A bill moving through Congress could help working families.
A bill moving through Congress could help working families.
CHARLESTON
(AP) — West Virginia cities say they aren't ready to accept more power
from state government, even though a recent legislative study recommends
as much.
The state Municipal League instead advises lawmakers to continue the pilot program applauded by last week's report.
West
Virginia has a highly centralized government. Four cities experimented
with increased powers during the five-year program. Auditors found they
successfully tackled blight, simplified business licensing and
strengthened their finances. The report recommends expanding home rule
to cities statewide.
The Municipal League suggests extending the
pilot for another five years while allowing four more communities to
participate. The group believes towns should be allowed in if they
qualify.
The league wants annexation excluded from the program.
But it and some city mayors are urging lawmakers to allow for tax
changes.
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