Supreme Court backs West Virginia workers' compensation overhaul
The West Virginia Supreme Court ruled in favor of the 2003 workers' compensation reforms, backing the Commission as it modernizes the system amid previous criticism of benefits, premiums, and alleged abuses. The decision follows long debate over July 1 implementation and potential $1.1 billion impacts on the fund. Samantha Perry reports for the Daily Telegraph.
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster and Sermon Quote
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor with a long staff bylines including News Editor State Editor Senior Writer Samantha Perry Managing Editor Tammie Toler and Barbara Hawkins Leusane Bill Archer Sports Editors City County Editor and Senior Copy Editor Charles Owens Andy Patton. A biblical quotation about the sabbath closed the note.
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West Virginia job market mix: higher wages, fewer workers
West Virginia reports average annual salary rose to 29 284 while employed count fell from 683 194 to 677 824. Private sector top weekly earnings go to investment bankers. diet and weight clinics lowest. The article urges the new legislature to prioritize jobs and economy over other topics.
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Letters defend home schooling warnings about social gaps
A reader criticizes a commentary praising home schooling arguing it should be monitored. The letter notes home schooled children miss social exposure and warns that sheltering kids delays adapting to the real world.
Complaint Acknowledged From Bluefield Resident John Munaretta
John Munaretta of Bluefield West Virginia thanks the recipient for addressing his report about local trash dumping. He notes the effort to follow through on his complaint and expresses appreciation for action taken.
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Edwards fuels WV excitement over Kerry Edwards ticket
West Virginia politics buzz as Sen John Edwards joins Sen John Kerry on the Democratic ticket. area residents plan to greet the Kerry Edwards campaign at Beckley airport while Emilie Holroyd and Bob of Princeton cheer the ticket. Bush campaign activity in Charleston mounted as WV sees renewed attention ahead of November. unofficial reports hint at further campaign moves in the state.
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WV and VA legislature notes and Bush Kerry fundraising totals
Barbara Hawkins reports on WV and VA legislative races as Republicans seek a second GOP win. Kerry fundraising tops 180 million with 34 million last month, Bush surpasses 220 million as 2004 race heads to August conventions. West Virginia mobilizes support for Kerry Edwards, while 63 WV guardsmen face callups for Iraq and Afghanistan this year.
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