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West Virginia Senate Passes Pension Bill

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:21 GMT

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.

UPDATE: Senator Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Congress Member, Speaks on Floor

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:09:53 GMT

West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd has now been on Capitol Hill longer than any lawmaker in congressional history.
WEB EXTRA: watch Byrd's unedited appearance on the Senate floor

West Virginia Supreme Court Opts for Secrecy in E-Mails

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:18:27 GMT

The state Supreme Court has ruled that public officials and public employees can keep their personal e-mails secret.

Organizations on Both Sides of Health Reform Issue Still Hard at Work

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:25:08 GMT

The President’s Affordable Health Care for America Act may have claimed a victory in the House, but the tug of war over health care reform is still in play.

Only One Democrat Files to Challenge Capito, So Far

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:50 GMT

Democrats in West Virginia don't appear eager to challenge U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito.

DECISION 2009: Ohio & Kentucky General Election Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:10 GMT

Check out all of the results from Tuesday's general election.

West Virginia May Again Look at Cell Phone Ban

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:07 GMT

If not for a last-minute amendment this year, West Virginia would likely have a partial ban on cell phone use while driving.

Three Names for Boyd Judge Sent to Governor

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:49 GMT

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.

Fired, then Re-Instated Ironton Police Officer Wins City Council Seat; Future Remains in Question

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:13:52 GMT

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?

Struggling Ohio Opens Doors to Casinos

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:07:34 GMT

Ohio voters hard hit by the economic downturn have opened their state to casino gambling after an expensive campaign promising thousands of jobs.