David Gutman, Staff Writer (CHARLESTON GAZETTE) — In the midst of a budget crisis, the West Virginia Senate is moving forward with a long-planned multi-million dollar tax cut for the state’s coal and gas industries proposed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The
Justice issues executive order closing all gyms, fitness centers, and health clubs over coronavirus.
CHARLESTON — On Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice signed an executive order closing all gyms, health clubs, fitness centers, and similar recreational businesses to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This includes locations where the general public tends to gather for recreation, sport, or similar
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined State health officials and emergency response leaders at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today, holding a press conference to update West Virginians on several precautionary measures that are being taken in the interest of protecting the
BUTTE, MT — In Montana, a pit bull was stolen from its owners and transported across the country to Charleston, WV. In a viral story, dog owner Cassandra Rasmussen expressed that Zeus (her 9-year-old pitbull) was returned from Charleston, approximately 2,000 miles
CHARLESTON — On Tuesday, the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to kill the omnibus education bill that would have provided a pay raise to teachers and school workers, but permitted charter schools to open in West Virginia. The House voted 53-45 to
CHARLESTON, WV — On Monday, union leaders representing the WVEA, AFT-WV, and WVSSPA announced at a scheduled press conference that teachers will go on strike statewide. The strike will begin tomorrow, in response to the education reform bill currently before the West
LOGAN, WV — Just 10 days after officially announcing and submitting his resignation from the West Virginia state senate, former state Sen. Richard Ojeda (D) dropped out of the presidential race on Friday. “When I was a kid in grade school, my
CHARLESTON — On Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice presented the 2019 State of the State address, calling for tax cuts, pay raises for state employees, and “Jim’s Dream” to combat West Virginia drug epidemic. “Today, we have things that are so good: surpluses, no
TALLMANSVILLE, WV — In a press release published on Wednesday, Sen. Robert Karnes expressed his gratefulness in having the opportunity to represent the 11th state senatorial district. “Thank you for the privilege of serving as your State Senator for these last four
In an interview with Mother Jones, State Sen. Richard Ojeda (D-7) slammed President Trump, calling his administration a “circus” and even targeting his daughter, Ivanka Trump. “Come on. It’s been a circus. Put your cell phone down. Stop tweeting and fighting with
ROCK CAVE, WV — While speaking to a group of voters at the biennial SUBA (Southern Upshur County Business Association) Candidates’ Night, Del. Bill Hamilton advocated for his position of raising taxes on West Virginians. Hamilton expressed that legislators refusing to raising taxes