Wise's mandatory school calendar questioned in West Virginia
Gov. Wise proposes a 180 day calendar but educators say achieving it requires flexible year length and extra pay for staff. In snow heavy districts the 180 day target clashes with safety and weather. Lawmakers note some counties already struggle to reach 180 days and debate funding for extra instructional time.
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Charleston
Bob Wise
Deborah Calhoun
Tucker County
Cabell
Ohio
State Department of Education
Raleigh
Senate
Earl Ray Tomblin
Logan
Tomblin
House Education
Jerry Mezzatesta
Dampshire
Wise
Mezzatesta
Keith Burdette
Burdette
Wise weighs higher truck weight limits with stricter enforcement
Governor Wise signaled support for a plan to raise coal truck weight limits if accompanied by tougher enforcement. He cited a fatal 165000 pound coal truck crash and proposed inspectors review load records at loading facilities, plus ending spotter use. West Virginia Coal Association backs enhanced enforcement for higher limits.
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Charleston
Bob Wise
Hernshaw
West Virginia
Wise
Mike Caputo
Dmarion
Chris Hamilton
West Virginia Coal Association
Coalition pushes regional transportation tax referendums
Business and civic leaders from northern Virginia and Hampton Roads form Virginians for Transportation Solutions to back bills allowing regional voters to decide on tax increases for transportation. Del. Jack Rollison and Sen. Marty Williams plan sponsor roles for northern Virginia and Hampton Roads respectively, with Gov elect Warner endorsing the concept.
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Richmond, Va
Northern Virginia
Hampton Roads
General Assembly
Virginians For Transportation Solutions
Del
Jack Rollison
Prince William
Virginia
Marty Williams
Newport News
Jim Gilmore
Northern
Mark Warner
Virginia General Assembly bills seek cross burn reform and tax changes
In Richmond the General Assembly filed bills including HB1173 to make burning any object with intent to intimidate a felony and HB1172 to set a new income tax appeals process. HJR197 would study the governor's appointive powers and Bolling seeks a $488.5 million environmental and conservation bond.
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Sears
Virginia Supreme Court
Howell
Cole
Bolling
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