Coal and tolls loom as WV VA lawmakers begin 2012 sessions
Charleston and Richmond lawmakers return for 2012 sessions with little surprise expected in State of the State addresses. Alongside budget gaps and welfare drug tests, officials face questions on West Virginia turnpike tolls and coal industry challenges amid new federal rules, with political races also shaping the year.
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Pattle Children Spark Noisy Sports Weekend
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports on local youth sport notes with playful quotes and lively action as children shine in quick exchanges and small games. Samantha Perry covers community events and Matt Hudson notes standout moments.
Virginia Tobacco Commission credited with aiding Southwest Virginia
The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission has spent 142 million dollars in the last fiscal year to spur economic development in Southwest and Southside Virginia. It funds projects such as Bluestone Regional Business Park in Tazewell and the Amazon center in Dinwiddie, supporting grants across agribusiness education research and development. The commission, chaired by Del Terry G. Kilgore and Scott, approved over 1480 grants since 1999, but faces scrutiny over measurable outcomes. Despite calls for oversight, supporters urge continued help for rural communities dependent on manufacturing and agricultural jobs.
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Letters to the Editor Call for Coal and EPA Reform
A reader argues the EPA is overly strict and coal serves power bills and jobs. They urge APCO to pass costs to customers, promote a domestic coal cleaning plant, and resist shifting to natural gas wind or nuclear. The letter advocates keeping lights on with coal and reducing foreign dependence.
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Tax Rise for Alcohol Amid Drunk-Driving Crash Concerns
Readers argue over December edition timing and question why alcohol tax hikes lag cigarette policy. They cite 2002 NHTSA death counts, envy higher taxes, and call for government action to curb drinking related crashes and insurance costs. They accuse leaders of bias and lobby influence in Washington.
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Letters to the editor urge action on church restoration and traffic safety
Mary McKinney of Northfork urges readers to engage MADD and hold leaders accountable. She proposes saving an old wooden church as a historic landmark and restoring safety on Railroad Avenue with speed bumps, one way traffic, pedestrian gates, and increased police patrols to prevent near collisions.
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Congresswoman Waters Calls for Cleaning House Amid Protests
A reader urges action against Occupy Wall Street and Tea Party protesters, arguing elected officials should be ousted and urging letters to editors expressing a demand for arrests of mobs while affirming free speech in principle.
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