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Autism Health Insurance Bill Considered Again in W.Va.

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Last Updated: 8:42 PM 02/09/10 - Getting health insurance for families dealing with autism is back on the agenda for West Virginia lawmakers. - (Full Story)

Secret Videotape in State Senator's Office Stirs Up Kentucky Politics

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Last Updated: 10:50 PM 02/05/10 - Was a secret videotaping in a local state senator's office politics at its dirtiest? Or was it just a stupid mistake? We have the latest on an ethics controversy that's shaking up Kentucky's state capitol and the Kentucky Medical Association. - (Full Story)

	Sen. Robert C. Byrd Criticizes DuPont for Safety Procedures at Belle Plant 12 Comments Last Updated: 9:28 PM 02/05/10 - Sen. Robert C. Byrd is criticizing DuPont for what he calls "fundamental and systemic deficiencies" in the safety procedures at its chemical plant in Belle. (Full Story)
	Regional Leaders in Washington to Talk Coal with President Obama 13 Comments Last Updated: 11:17 PM 02/03/10 - Leaders from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio were in Washington on Wednesday to talk face-to-face about the future of coal. (Full Story)
	Bill Would Require Captioning Service at Some Kentucky Theaters 6 Comments Last Updated: 11:24 AM 02/03/10 - State Senator Ray Jones is sponsoring a bill to require all cinemas with at least 5 screens to have at least one screen with a closed captioning service. (Full Story)
	More Than $14 Million Spent Last Year on Lobbying Kentucky Lawmakers 4 Comments Last Updated: 9:49 PM 02/01/10 - A new report shows that more than $14 million was spent on lobbying Kentucky lawmakers in 2009, with the largest part paid to compensate the lobbyists. (Full Story)
	Former Supreme Court Justice Spike Maynard Files for U.S. Congress 32 Comments Last Updated: 7:54 PM 02/01/10 - Former Supreme Court Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard has filed candidacy papers to run for the U.S. House against Rep. Nick Rahall. (Full Story)
	Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland Visits Our Area, Talks Jobs and Education 12 Comments Last Updated: 8:29 PM 02/01/10 - Gov. Ted Strickland says when it comes to jobs, what's good for the entire Buckeye State is also good for southern Ohio. (Full Story)
	Hurricane City Council Member Expected to Resign 4 Comments Last Updated: 1:16 PM 02/01/10 - A Hurricane City Council Member is planning to resign from her post. (Full Story)
	Former W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Elliott 'Spike' Maynard Joins GOP 18 Comments Last Updated: 6:42 PM 01/29/10 - More that a year after Democratic voters rejected his re-election bid, former state Supreme Court Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard has left that party and joined West Virginia's GOP. (Full Story)
	West Virginia Delegate Apologizes for DUI in Charleston 79 Comments Last Updated: 3:53 PM 01/31/10 - A West Virginia lawmaker facing a charge of drunken driving is apologizing. (Full Story)
	Strickland Delivers State of the State 14 Comments Last Updated: 8:12 PM 01/26/10 - Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has announced a $40 million investment in alternative energy programs to further the state's green technology development. (Full Story)
	Kanawha Commissioner Hardy to Face Local Business Exec in Primary 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:30 PM 01/25/10 - A former member of Governor Gaston Caperton's cabinet is running against Incumbent Dave Hardy for Kanawha County Commission. (Full Story)
	West Virginia House Honors South Charleston Football Team 7 Comments Last Updated: 1:22 PM 01/25/10 - The football team at South Charleston High School was honored at the West Virginia State Capitol on Monday. (Full Story)
	Strickland Moves State of the State Speech 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:36 PM 01/21/10 - Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has moved his biggest policy speech of the year back a day to avoid a clash with President Obama's state of the union address. (Full Story)
	West Virginia House Passes Ethics Reporting Bill 2 Comments Last Updated: 12:56 PM 01/20/10 - West Virginia's public servants would disclose more about their financial holdings and outside employment, and report similar information about their spouses, under legislation advancing to the state Senate. (Full Story)
	New Democratic Party Chaiman Selected in Athens County 0 Comments Last Updated: 9:55 AM 01/20/10 - Athens City Council President Bill Bias is the new chairman of the Athens County Democratic Party. (Full Story)
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West Virginia House Passes Ethics Reporting Bill
Last Updated: 12:56 PM 01/20/10 - West Virginia's public servants would disclose more about their financial holdings and outside employment, and report similar information about their spouses, under legislation advancing to the state Senate. 2 Comments
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West Virginia Lawmakers Weigh Child Welfare Watchdog

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Last Updated: 6:36 PM 12/07/09 - With West Virginia recently ranking fifth nationwide for substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect, some lawmakers plan to pursue a new watchdog agency. (Full Story)

West Virginia Senate Passes Pension Bill

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Last Updated: 1:55 PM 11/18/09 - The West Virginia Senate has approved a bill aimed at easing the burdens of cities and towns across the state struggling with unfunded pension liabilities for police and firefighters. (Full Story)

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)

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)

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