Union mulls Dominion offer in Virginia strike
In Richmond the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 50 weighs recommending approval of Dominion Virginia Power’s latest contract proposal. About 3,700 workers walked off Aug. 2 after months of talks, with pay rises to total roughly 15 percent over five years and enhanced retirement subsidies under the offer.
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Wise weighs Rainy Day Fund fix for Medicaid shortfall
Gov. Wise says a Rainy Day Fund loan proposal from Sen. Craige could bridge a looming Medicaid funding gap in West Virginia. He expects a quick special session if no new revenue source surfaces, noting a predicted $187 million deficit and risk of delayed payments to hospitals, nursing facilities, and ambulance services.
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Massey restates earnings after verdict
A Boone County jury awarded Harman Mining $50 million in damages for alleged defrauding of a Virginia coal contract. Massey Energy revised its Q2 earnings from profit to a $16.2 million loss, reporting 22 cents per share loss versus prior 1 cent profit. Shares rose 42 cents to $5.95.
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Sailors Return from Gulf Reports Leaner Crews
USS Seattle and USS Boise sailors shed weight during a six month Arabian Gulf deployment. Captain James P Gigliotti said several crew members lost 30 to 50 pounds as they returned to Norfolk aboard the Seattle, part of the John F. Kennedy battle group.
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