Lees outlines plan for West Virginia governor race
Democratic candidate Jim Lees unveils The Jim Lees Strategic Plan for West Virginia after a year of study with health care workers economists educators and others. He calls for a 10 percent teacher salary boost masters level, entrepreneur education, elimination of remedial college education, expanded health insurance for working poor children, truth in sentencing, no parole, and a statewide school levy. He also wants limits on video poker, a 2500 license fee, tobacco tax parity with 17 cents per pack, revolving loan funds, banks required to loan a portion of deposits, and targeted aid for coal counties with enterprise zones and faster public works access. Wise counters with his own agenda including a scholarship plan and drug cost relief. Lees backs Medicaid buy-in and PEIA reform with private bids and third party admin.
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State could regulate video poker terminals with current technology
West Virginia officials say 9000 video poker gray machines could be regulated by linking the Lottery central computer to each machine. With minor software work, the system would monitor machines as at racetracks. Tax could raise up to 100 million, voters and lawmakers split on licensing and taxation.
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WVU Marshall football feud stalls in Charleston
Seven Capitol delegates seek a law forcing annual WVU Marshall football games starting 2002 with Morgantown hosting first. WVU AD Pastilong rejects plan citing Marshall’s financial demands. Marshall finished 13-0 and No. 10 after Motor City Bowl win. Delegates say focus should stay on education and economy.
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