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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2003
Page
1
A Beckley fire report and NFL action notes follow in a brief sports update. The item cites a construction worker death as a tragic event prompting reactions from local officials and sports figures.
Barbara Hawkins reports on budget woes as Virginia and West Virginia legislatures prepare for brief or 60 day sessions. Both states face funding crises, with West Virginia seeking relief for physicians amid broader fiscal strain.
State economies slow with nationwide downturn as unemployment rises and businesses close. Lawmakers in A-6 region assess fiscal gaps and revenue impacts after several years of growth, aiming to stabilize budgets despite a weak start to the year.
West Virginia residents urge lawmakers to tackle joblessness and malpractice reform when the session begins January 8. Bluefield resident Rebecca Dale, 20, says there are few jobs and no sufficient minimum wage work, prompting many young people to leave the state. Debra of Northfork echoes concerns over limited opportunities.
BLUEFIELD Va The Virginia General Assembly will convene Jan 8 to discuss items though Four Seasons residents wonder if lawmakers will address issues they face James Lyle stressed support for small businesses while Wolfe Richlands resident called for attention to local problems Virginia A-6
West Virginia prosecutors push to tighten methamphetamine manufacturing penalties. Mercer County prosecutor Bill Sadler says current law lumps meth with other drugs, underplaying its dangers and rising addiction risk. He notes meth spread began in the Midwest and may move from rural areas to cities.
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