Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Legislative Interims
Lawmakers Eye Nuclear Policy Ahead Of Legislative Session
For West Virginia to be competitive in an expected nuclear resurgence, state leaders want the legislature to prepare policy, regulation and building sites as soon as possible.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Look To Simplify Submission Of School Choice Documents
The subcommittee heard about efforts from the West Virginia Department of Education to create a school choice portal, as well as an Office of School Choice.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEducation A Focal Point At Start Of October Interims
State legislators kicked off October interim meetings Sunday with several hours of meetings, ranging in topics from hiring retired teachers to fill critical needs and shortages, to an academic partnership with Ireland.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice To Call Special Session To Enact Another Income Tax Cut
Justice said he’d promised the state’s voters to give them relief from higher prices due to inflation.
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State Budget Revenue Healthy, Officials Unsure About Tax Cut Trigger
State revenue is solid for the year, and over estimates, but down from last year because of personal income tax reductions and severance taxes.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Analysts Develop New Tech To Visualize Flood Risks
West Virginia geospatial officials are developing new technology to help visualize flood and landslide risk in the state. The project aims to create more accessible and updated community-level flood risk data.
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