Concord College Faces Budget Cuts Despite Taxpayer Support
Concord College faces an $340000 budget cut while public employee insurance costs rise by about $300000. The state pared funding from $10 million to $8.5 million, prompting tuition hikes of eight percent for in state students and higher costs for meals, parking, and residence halls. Some programs and classes have been or will be canceled as vacancies and athletic cuts reduce operating capacity. Concord President Jerry Beasley stresses the core mission remains intact while seeking outside funding and efficiency gains.
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ARC Funding Threat Prompts Push to Save West Virginia Projects
The ARC faces halved funding in Bush era cuts, drawing opposition from Ohio and Appalachian lawmakers who urge keeping federal support for highway, health, water projects in 13 states. House panel may approve cuts despite calls to restore funds, with Senate potential relief. Officials urge urgent lobbying to preserve ARC financing for infrastructure statewide.
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Heart Center Vital to Mercer County Growth Urged
Janet E Bailey of the Development Authority of Mercer County urges the West Virginia Health Care Authority to grant a certificate of need for a Bluefield Regional Medical Center heart center. She cites regional economic growth, life saving care, and asks for a hearing in July with a decision by summer’s end.
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Local heart care gap spurs call for new BRMC center
Dr Naeem Qazi urges West Virginia Health Care Authority to approve a CON for an advanced heart center at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He cites two hour travel to Charleston or Roanoke for procedures, 1190 projected yearly surgeries, and 250 open heart operations in 2000. Community group Cardiac Care Builders lists a helpline 866-405-2272 seeking access to life saving cardiac services for Southern West Virginia residents.
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