Early West Virginia Primary Early Voting Opens May 1
Mercer County voters may cast ballots in the May Primary from May 1 through May 11 with four early voting locations at the Mercer County Courthouse the Herb Sims Wellness Center Bluefield the Four Seasons Answering Service Bluewell and Covenant Baptist Church near Princeton. Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye notes a public test of new ExpressVote machines and DS200 scanners will occur Friday.
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Mercer County near end of ARP spending approval
Mercer County Commission passed a sales agreement for a new sheriff’s department headquarters pending a building inspection as the county taps the final American Rescue Plan funds. Mercer County received 11.4 million in ARP in 2021 and has approved ARP grants since then.
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Justice scolds leaders on school funding and clawback fears
Gov. Jim Justice says no federal clawback due to a waiver for education spending but a special session is coming next month. He indicates lawmakers will be asked to reallocate funds to the three new health agencies and prioritize permanent funding for Medicaid IDD waivers child care and related programs amid long standing advocacy. Justice pins blame on legislative leaders for stoking worry about clawback impacts.
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West Virginia high schools win Jennings Randolph Award
Thirty West Virginia high schools receive the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic Engagement for registering at least 85 percent of their senior classes. Montcalm High, Mount View High, Shady Spring High, Victory Baptist Academy, and Greater Beckley Christian School in Raleigh McDowell and Mercer counties are recognized. Secretary of State Mac Warner praised students and noted the 26th Amendment lowering the voting age to 18.
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