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DECISION 2009: Ohio & Kentucky General Election Results
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Check out all of the results from Tuesday's general election. - (Full Story)
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West Virginia May Again Look at Cell Phone Ban
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Last Updated: 4:26 PM 11/04/09 - If not for a last-minute amendment this year, West Virginia would likely have a partial ban on cell phone use while driving. - (Full Story)
Three Names for Boyd Judge Sent to Governor
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Last Updated: 4:16 PM 11/04/09 - A nominating panel has sent Gov. Steve Beshear the names of three candidates to fill a judicial opening in Kentucky's 32nd Judicial District, which covers Boyd County. (Full Story)
Fired, then Re-Instated Ironton Police Officer Wins City Council Seat; Future Remains in Question
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Last Updated: 11:13 PM 11/04/09 - While she was fired for falsifying a traffic ticket, now former Ironton Police Officer Beth Rist will take a seat on city council -- or will she? (Full Story)
Struggling Ohio Opens Doors to Casinos
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Last Updated: 1:07 AM 11/04/09 - Ohio voters hard hit by the economic downturn have opened their state to casino gambling after an expensive campaign promising thousands of jobs. (Full Story)
Portsmouth Elects First Female Mayor, Incumbent Finishes Last
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Last Updated: 12:55 AM 11/04/09 - The citizens of Portsmouth in southeast Ohio elected their first female mayor in the city's history, ousting the incumbent. (Full Story)
Ohio Voters Approve Bonuses for Veterans
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Last Updated: 10:17 PM 11/03/09 - Ohio voters have opened their wallets to veterans, easily approving bonuses of up to $1,000 for those who served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq. (Full Story)
Ohio Voters Approve Livestock Care Board
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Last Updated: 10:20 PM 11/03/09 - Ohio voters have delivered a victory to large farm operators, approving a new industry-dominated board to oversee livestock care. (Full Story)
Election Results in for Pike County Alcohol Sales
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Last Updated: 8:04 PM 11/03/09 - One town will be able to sell alcohol, another will remain dry in Pike County, Ky. after Tuesday's election. (Full Story)
Montana Governor to Keynote Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
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Last Updated: 10:37 AM 10/29/09 - Supporters from across the state will be at the Charleston Civic Center on Saturday for the annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner. (Full Story)
Candidates Selected in Special Election for Robin Webb's House Seat
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Last Updated: 8:10 AM 11/04/09 - Beshear says the special election will take place on Tuesday, December 8. (Full Story)
Local Lawmakers Speak to EPA About Backlog of Mining Permits
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Last Updated: 7:17 PM 10/15/09 - The Clean Water Act took center stage on Capitol Hill Thursday and many lawmakers from West Virginia were there to speak out about the issue. (Full Story)
Gov. Manchin Not Ruling Out Special Session
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Last Updated: 7:09 PM 10/15/09 - West Virginia’s Legislature could tackle pension debts, the gas tax and retiree benefit costs at a special session next month. (Full Story)
Former Speaker of the House Joins West Virginia American Water Board
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Last Updated: 1:50 PM 10/12/09 - Former West Virginia Speaker of the House Bob Kiss has joined the West Virginia American Water Board of Directors. (Full Story)
West Virginia Legislature Joins Facebook, Twitter
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Last Updated: 12:18 PM 10/12/09 - The West Virginia Legislature has joined the social networking generation. (Full Story)
Weak Economy to Keep West Virginia Lawmakers in Charleston
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Last Updated: 9:30 AM 10/08/09 - West Virginia lawmakers are staying put in Charleston for interim meetings this year. (Full Story)
Web Site Launched to Honor West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd
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Last Updated: 10:52 AM 10/05/09 - A new Web site was launched Monday to honor United States Senator Robert C. Byrd. (Full Story)
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WSAZ West Virginia Legislature Headlines
West Virginia May Again Look at Cell Phone Ban
Last Updated: 4:26 PM 11/04/09 - If not for a last-minute amendment this year, West Virginia would likely have a partial ban on cell phone use while driving.
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Gov. Manchin Not Ruling Out Special Session
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Last Updated: 7:09 PM 10/15/09 - West Virginia’s Legislature could tackle pension debts, the gas tax and retiree benefit costs at a special session next month. (Full Story)
W.Va. Session Reveals Divides in State Government
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Last Updated: 12:18 PM 08/13/09 - The Legislature's special session is over, and the finger-pointing has begun. (Full Story)
No Bonuses for W.Va. State Workers Due to Disagreement
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Last Updated: 7:12 AM 08/13/09 - The Special Session has ended with no bonuses for state workers because of a disagreement between the state Senate and House of Delegates. (Full Story)
W.Va. House Panel Wants Bonuses for Retirees
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Last Updated: 5:08 PM 08/12/09 - Nearly 5,000 retired public employees would get $266 payments under an amended bill approved by the House of Delegates Finance Committee. (Full Story)
W.Va. House Approves Jobless Bill, Heads to Governor's Desk
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Last Updated: 11:41 AM 08/12/09 - A bill that would extend unemployment benefits by 20 weeks is on its way to Gov. Joe Manchin. (Full Story)
W.Va. Special Session Expected to Start Tuesday Evening
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Last Updated: 2:34 PM 08/11/09 - Gov. Joe Manchin says his special session agenda is straightforward and lawmakers should be able to complete it in a day. (Full Story)
W.Va. Budget Surplus Reaches $22 Million
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Last Updated: 6:29 PM 08/04/09 - Gov. Joe Manchin had estimated the available surplus at $8 million last week when he proposed a $500 bonus-like payment to each full-time state employee. (Full Story)
Governor Manchin Names New Deputy Labor Commissioner
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Last Updated: 12:20 PM 07/20/09 - Gov. Joe Manchin has appointed longtime Department of Labor employee John Junkins Jr. as deputy commissioner of the agency.
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W.Va. Delegate's Dream of Welfare Drug Tests Not Over
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Last Updated: 7:47 PM 07/15/09 - If Delegate Craig Blair has any regret, it's that he didn't seek mandatory drug testing for members of the state Legislature. (Full Story)
Manchin Signs Autism Bill
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Last Updated: 1:41 PM 07/01/09 - W.Va. Governor Joe Manchin has signed into law a measure that can help secure the future of children with autism.

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W.Va. Governor Signs 10 Bills from Recent Sessions
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Last Updated: 11:17 AM 06/17/09 - Gov. Joe Manchin has signed a diverse range of 10 bills into law, touching on everything from alternative energy sources to extra help for third and eighth grade students. (Full Story)
Lawmakers Return to Charleston Monday, Gov. Proposes 19 Items
Last Updated: 5:07 AM 06/14/09 - West Virginia Lawmakers wrapped up their special session in early June, but it's back to work on Monday. The legislature will return for an extraordinary session.
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Manchin Says Special Session Was Impressive Show of Consensus
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Last Updated: 5:27 PM 06/04/09 - After the disappointment of the regular session, which ended in April with more than half his bills failing to pass, Manchin wanted to bring both houses of the Legislature together to work quickly during the special term. (Full Story)
PEIA to Hold Four Public Hearings Before Benefit Vote
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Last Updated: 5:30 PM 06/04/09 - The finance board of the Public Employees Insurance Agency voted earlier to stop subsidizing retirement premiums with future public hires. (Full Story)
Lawmaker Vows Protest if W.Va. Turnpike Tolls Go Up
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Last Updated: 8:21 AM 06/03/09 - A southern West Virginia lawmaker says he's willing to go jail to stop a proposed toll increase on the West Virginia Turnpike. He's calling on other opponents to join him. (Full Story)
Eleven Bills on W.Va. Special Session Agenda
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Last Updated: 10:55 PM 05/29/09 - Taxes and education are among those topics that will be discussed at next week's session. (Full Story)
Sunday Vote Set on W.Va. Budget
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Last Updated: 4:34 PM 05/29/09 - The budget takes effect July 1. The compromise includes $4.2 billion in spending backed by general tax and lottery revenues. (Full Story)
Help for Low-Income Neighborhoods
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Last Updated: 10:20 PM 05/28/09 - West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin signed a bill Thursday making it easier to use the money on low-income neighborhoods. (Full Story)
 State Report: Doctors in W.Va. Cash in on Gifts from Drug Manufacturers
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Last Updated: 9:00 PM 05/28/09 - The value of the gifts ranged from $100 to roughly $127,000, although the vast majority were below $2,500. (Full Story)
W.Va. Budget Deal Expected Friday
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Last Updated: 8:55 PM 05/28/09 - The House-Senate committee appointed to negotiate a final spending measure expects to have one by late Friday. (Full Story)
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