WSAZ - Political - Headlines http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines RSS Feed for WSAZ - Political - Headlines en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:50 GMT 2009-11-07T22:36:50Z en-us Only One Democrat Files to Challenge Capito, So Far http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69480027.html Democrats in West Virginia don't appear eager to challenge U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:50 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69480027.html 2009-11-07T22:36:50Z DECISION 2009: Ohio & Kentucky General Election Results http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/68831827.html Check out all of the results from Tuesday's general election. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:10 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/68831827.html 2009-11-05T08:30:10Z West Virginia May Again Look at Cell Phone Ban http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69165887.html If not for a last-minute amendment this year, West Virginia would likely have a partial ban on cell phone use while driving. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:07 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69165887.html 2009-11-04T21:26:07Z Three Names for Boyd Judge Sent to Governor http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69149677.html 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:49 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69149677.html 2009-11-04T21:16:49Z Fired, then Re-Instated Ironton Police Officer Wins City Council Seat; Future Remains in Question http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69044167.html 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? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:13:52 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69044167.html 2009-11-05T04:13:52Z Struggling Ohio Opens Doors to Casinos http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69039847.html Ohio voters hard hit by the economic downturn have opened their state to casino gambling after an expensive campaign promising thousands of jobs. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:07:34 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69039847.html 2009-11-04T06:07:34Z Portsmouth Elects First Female Mayor, Incumbent Finishes Last http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69037827.html The citizens of Portsmouth in southeast Ohio elected their first female mayor in the city's history, ousting the incumbent. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:55:24 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69037827.html 2009-11-04T05:55:24Z Ohio Voters Approve Bonuses for Veterans http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69018877.html 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:17:24 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69018877.html 2009-11-04T03:17:24Z Ohio Voters Approve Livestock Care Board http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69019502.html Ohio voters have delivered a victory to large farm operators, approving a new industry-dominated board to oversee livestock care. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:20:26 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/69019502.html 2009-11-04T03:20:26Z Election Results in for Pike County Alcohol Sales http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/68993972.html One town will be able to sell alcohol, another will remain dry in Pike County, Ky. after Tuesday's election. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:04:32 GMT http://www.wsaz.com/political/headlines/68993972.html 2009-11-04T01:04:32Z