West Virginia cities seek new $5 court surcharge power
The West Virginia Municipal League urges the Legislature to grant cities and towns a $5 surcharge on court cases to tackle a $511 million unfunded liability in police and fire retirement plans, with the treasurer gaining oversight of pension investments and spending. The group also seeks stiffer penalties for those who dodge citations. A separate notice: Better Networks Inc plans to open in Charleston, adding up to 100 jobs, with average wages around $45,000, led by WV native CEO John W. McClaugherty.
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West Virginia Municipal League
Lisa Dooley
Municipal League
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West Virginia
Bob Wise
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Wise
Senators seek to restore steel tariffs despite Bush rollback
West Virginia Senator Byrd and Representative Visclosky introduced bills to reinstate tariffs while Senator Rockefeller challenged the administration to justify its decision. They argue the president lacks unilateral power to lift tariffs. critics call the move symbolic with little chance of passage amid fears of a trade war and damaged U.S. steel jobs.
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Jay Rockefeller
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China
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Byrd
Donald Coffin
Indiana University Northwest
Charles Bradford
Rockefeller
WTO
Concord College earns approval for master's educational leadership program
Concord College received approval from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission for its 36 credit hour educational leadership master’s track designed to certify teachers as principals and other administrators. Professors Martin and Brewster note the two year, hybrid program fills regional needs and includes a practicum with on campus and field work.
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West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Darrin Martin
Concord
Concord College
West Virginia
Martin
West Virginia Department of Education
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Brewster
Kathryn Liptak
Liptak
Earthquake rattles Virginia near Richmond
A 4.5 magnitude quake centered 28 miles west of Richmond rattled walls and windows, prompting workers to evacuate briefly but causing no damage. The tremor, felt from Maryland to central North Carolina, occurred at 3:59 p.m. EST and was shallow, about three miles underground.
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U.S. Geological Survey
Maryland
District of Columbia
North Carolina
Virginians Back 25 Cent Cigarette Tax Hike Proposal
A Mason-Dixon poll for Virginia news outlets found 69 percent support Gov. Mark Warner’s plan to raise the cigarette tax by 25 cents per pack. The current rate of 2.5 cents per pack is the nation’s lowest.
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Mark R. Warner
Virginia
Mason- Dixon Polling & Research
Keystone bank owner dispute prompts FDIC talks
Attorneys for First National Bank of Keystone discuss a potential settlement with the FDIC in a telephonic conference chaired by Judge David A. Faber. The case centers on Harper Holdings and secured loans tied to Keystone’s failed securitization program, with FDIC seeking to recover up to 850 million dollars.
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West Virginia
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Charleston
Bill Archer
Barcher
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Matoaka Wins 659000 Grant for Wastewater Upgrades
The town of Matoaka receives a 659000 Small Cities Block grant to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant and perform cleaning lining and inspection of existing sewer lines. Governor Wise announced six such grants as part of an effort to create jobs and improve West Virginia’s business climate and quality of life.
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Bob Wise
Mercer County
Wise
Hinton
West Virginia
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