21 hrs ago | The Intelligencer
Pledges of Support Not Reliable
Based solely on a very early scorecard, it appears Mingo County Democrat Harry Keith White will become the new speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates later this summer.
Yesterday | Customer Interaction Solutions
Wanted: A moderate speaker in the House
Rick Thompson's sudden departure as speaker of the House of Delegates triggered a flurry of politicking by a handful of fellow lawmakers, all eager to take the gavel from him next month in a special session.
Friday | WCHS-TV Charleston
W.Va. joins fight to EPA greenhouse gas rules
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday the state has filed a friend of the court brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a challenge to Environmental Protection Agency rules.
Friday | I-Newswire.com
Etech Global Services Acquires Assets of Global Contact Services Huntington, WV Location
Nacogdoches May 24, 2013 - Etech Global Services, a leading business process outsourcer, today announced the acquisition of Global Contact Services' assets in Huntington, West Virginia.
Democrats expect contested race for House speaker
White, of Mingo County, and Delegate Doug Skaff of Kanawha County announced late Thursday they were working together on a leadership bid with White as the speaker candidate.
Tomblin Signs Seat Belt Law; Violation Primary Offense Starting July 9
Jeff Morris Videographer: John Tincher Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: May. 23, 2013 12:11 PM EDT Updated: May.
W.Va. to launch new oil, gas job training center
A new training center for people who want to work in West Virginia's oil and gas industry is opening in Fairmont, complete with indoor and outdoor laboratories to simulate drilling operations.
Governor Tomblin offers assistance to tornado victims
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin stated in a release Wednesday that he spoke with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and offered West Virginia emergency response resources to assist with the recovery efforts following the storm.
Highways commission considers tax increases to fund repairs
Members of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Blue Ribbon Highways Commission aren't sure where they can find the money needed to repair state roads and bridges, but a significant portion likely will come from taxpayers' wallets.
Young Children Need School, Too
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed a task force to look into the physical and intellectual well-being of West Virginia children from birth to 5 years of age.
W.Va. gov picks new health secretary
Former hospital executive and nurse Karen Bowling will become West Virginia's Health and Human Resources secretary on July 1, Gov.
Rules needed for teacher hiring practices
With the hiring season for the next school year well underway, county education officials soon will have to adapt their procedures to comply with new rules.
Celebrating state's 150th on the bumper
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is offering motorists the chance to show a little Mountain State pride in the state's 150th year.
State education department gets No Child Left Behind waiver
West Virginia education officials announced today that the state Department of Education has been granted a waiver from the federal requirements of the law commonly known as No Child Left Behind.
A new state law intended to provide gas companies a powerful incentive - money - to ensure their pipelines are safe went into effect April 29 in West Virginia.
Big decision looms for W.Va. House
West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov.
Tomblin's Monday: Healthcare and scholarships
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has two important tasks scheduled for Monday. He'll be in Huntington at noon to cut the ribbon on the new Valley Health-East Huntington Health Center.
New coin commemorates W.Va.'s 150th birthday
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities announced Saturday.
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed a proclamation for Arthritis Awareness Month, recognizing the 523,000 people across West Virginia who struggle with arthritis every day.
House speaker resignation sparks political jockeying
Even before House Speaker Rick Thompson, D-Wayne, announced his resignation, fellow delegates began debating who would be next to lead the House.