State health insurance fears rise over premium doubles
West Virginians insured by Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield may face premium increases from 8200 to 16272 for a family by 2007. CEO Greg Smith said private rates will rise as over half of residents rely on government programs that reimburse below cost, urging higher funding and mandatory minimum coverage.
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Coal workers pressure WV lawmakers over 120000 pound truck limit
Hundreds of coal workers and families gathered at the West Virginia Capitol to demand support for Gov Wise’s plan to raise truck weight to 120000 pounds. The session split Democrats over road and bridge costs tied to the proposed weight increase amid union opposition and safety concerns.
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Kiss Wise delays in trucking safety bill faced with pushback
Harleton Gov Bob Wise is urged by House Speaker Bob Kiss to push his truck safety measure earlier. The bill tightens safety devices and allows permits for up to 120000 pounds by highway determined routes. Kiss says Wise should meet lawmakers one on one and sell the plan to win passage.
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Richlands Launches Weekly Back to the Square Festival
The Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce will start a weekly summer festival titled Back to the Square Festival-Stayin' Alive 5 at the new Richlands Town Hall. It runs Fridays through Aug 19 with BRB Brad Ratliff Band headlining at 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. set closes. Vendors are invited to join, with contact numbers provided.
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Tazewell County redistricting shifts 185 voters in Loop Road area
The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors unanimously moved a redistricting plan transferring 185 voters from Graham Precinct Eastern District to Falls Mills Precinct Northern District. Boundaries run along Routes 660 102 697 694 and Stoney Ridge. A public hearing preceded the vote with no public comments. The board also backed a resolution seeking tax exempt status for Clinch Valley Community Action and praised CVCA for flood relief work.
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