West Virginia gubernatorial race taking shape in 2004
Secretary of State Joe Manchin addressed Mercer County seniors urging voter registration as speculation grows on a Democratic challenge to Gov. Wise in May 2004. Perdue signals possible run while Wise plans appearances statewide and potential new candidates emerge as Republicans gain visibility.
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City Newspaper Masthead and Motto Fragment
A partial newspaper masthead shows roles such as Publisher News Editor State Editor and Executive Editor with names like Deason Colley and Samantha Perry. A Bible quotation appears: What shall it profit a man and what shall a man give in exchange for his soul.
PEIA set for upgrades with 1.4 million grant
A 1.4 million dollar grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports a 36 month effort by West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency to design and launch a separate small business insurance division. The plan aims to offer affordable premiums for employers to cover workers while keeping public employee funds separate. Dan Dunmyer of Princeton Community Hospital serves on the Policy Advisory Council guiding the study, acknowledging the challenge ahead.
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West Virginia teachers urged to boost pay amid budget crunch
Letter disputes Judy Hale of the West Virginia Federation of Teachers over salaries and state funding. It notes WV's high per pupil spending growth 1977 2001 and strong pay raises in the 1990s. The writer argues state finances and cost of living adjustments show teachers are not underpaid overall and urges restraint on raises until the budget improves.
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Mounting jail trouble and college lawsuits dominate WV interim
West Virginia legislators concluded three days of interim study in Arkersburg as jail overcrowding looms, with prison numbers exceeding 4600 and projections over 5000 in two years. Hearings explored early-release credits and human resources audits amid rising litigation costs for state colleges and universities totaling about 35 million over five years.
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