Mercer County Jail fee ruling looms in Bluefield court
Mercer County officials may be ordered to pay about 90 000 in attorneys fees for Appalachian Research Defense Fund lawyers who represented jail inmates in the Mercer County Jail class action. Judge John Copenhaver will hear motions Monday at 10 30 a m in the federal building in Bluefield as officials seek to gauge future jail renovations or a new facility.
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Virginia teachers see raises in most localities this year
Virginia school districts largely gave teachers raises of 10 percent or more as part of a state effort funded with 30 million dollars. Only seven of 133 divisions failed to grant at least a 5 percent increase, while calls for wage boosts continued amid the 1984 election cycle.
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State treasurer proposes multi million lending plan
West Virginia State Board of Investments is studying a proposal by State Treasurer Larrie Bailey for a lending program to help prospective homeowners and builders. If approved it would allow borrowing at 12 percent interest to fund new homes while creating an investment pool for state funds and stimulating the economy. The plan aims to invest board funds in securities that offer a fair return.
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Consumer Debt Decline Report Highlights October Reduction
The Federal Reserve reports October saw consumer debt fall by 324 million, with auto loan debt down 78 million and revolving credit up 108 million. New installment debt totaled 28.1 billion while old debt payments reached 28.4 billion, signaling cautious spending amid unemployment fears.
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