Republicans target majorities in West Virginia Legislature by 2008
GOP official Gary Abernathy argues for a two party shift in West Virginia with a goal of majority control in both the House and Senate by 2008. He notes past uncontested races, plans candidate screening through December, and cites Bush era momentum and Capito’s district win as indicators.
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Ohio
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Chuck Carpenter
Linda Sumner
Philip Stevens
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Coal operators seek state partnership to build highways
Charleston coal operators in southern West Virginia push to join with the state on highway projects. The Joint Commission on Economic Development reviews enabling legislation to let private money assist public funds on the King Coal Highway and Coalfields Expressway. Concerns arise over private investment recovery. Highways Commissioner Vankirk supports the idea amid budget belt tightening.
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Christmas lights spending in Bluefield and towns
City officials in Bluefield estimate 1500 to 2000 replacement bulbs are used yearly for Christmas lights. Dallas Fowler notes 100 plus wreaths on poles, with decorations up from Thanksgiving week to just after New Year. Matoaka spends about 250 annually for lights on 21 poles, while Tazewell Virginia spent 20000 on decorations this year.
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Bluefield
Dallas Fowler
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Matoaka
Tazewell
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