Two Bobs Lead West Virginia Legislature to Fast Reforms
Samantha Perry notes a brisk start to the West Virginia Legislature under Gov. Bob Wise with rapid bills on medical malpractice civil justice reform and ATV safety. The piece contrasts past sluggish sessions with current partisan dynamics and public relief as lawmakers push to address state woes.
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Local Telegraph Names Editorial Team and Staff
The Dinefield Telegraph announces its newsroom lineup with News Editor Tammie Toler, State Editor Barbara Hawkins, and Sports Editor Thomas Colley. Managing roles include Executive Editor and City County Editor Sexaor, plus Copy Editor uhand Charles Owens and Business Writer Andy Patton Dennis Yena.
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Rate hike debate on workers' comp in West Virginia
An editorial warns state workers' compensation lacks guidelines and mishandles injured workers. It cites 235 day average disability in West Virginia versus 180 nationally, claims potential $60 million savings and $100 million internally with reforms, and urges the House to slow premium increases while awaiting Senate proposals from Truman Chafin.
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West Virginia Veterans Coalition Pushes Three Bills in Session
The West Virginia Veterans Coalition seeks support for three bills during this year s legislative session. They will host Veterans Visibility Day in Charleston on January 20 starting at 10 a.m. in the Rotunda to advocate the Veterans Grave Marker bill an access road to Beckley VA Medical Center and a handicapped accessible covered walkway between chambers offices. Jack Tincher chairs the coalition urging veterans to attend or contact state representatives.
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Election: For Bush it's already 2004
Journalist John Hall notes Bush's approval slipping below 60 percent as the 2004 campaign cycle begins. He observes early primaries, diverse Democratic contenders, and critiques from Lieberman Graham and Daschle about economy, policy, and terrorism.
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