West Virginia archery program expands to 80 schools
Archery in West Virginia schools has more than doubled since last fall, growing from 20 to over 40 in months and expected to reach 80 by next fall. Coordinator Scott Warner notes rapid adoption as teachers recruit students and fund equipment. Kits cost up to 2500 for new schools, including bows arrows targets and storage.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Scott Warner
Bane McCracken
McCracken
West Virginia aims to keep Japan trade ties after trip
Gov. Joe Manchin says follow up will prove the success of his trade mission to Japan. He invited executives to visit West Virginia to explore business, land, and scenery. He cited a potential Toyota R D facility, while no announcements were made.
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Joe Manchin
Japan
West Virginia
New River Gorge
Manchin
Ellen Cappellanti
Greenbrier
Snowshoe
Rockefeller
Toyota
Manchin braces for pension bond critics
In Charleston AP report, a 52 page Supreme Court brief from June 2004 outlines risks of Gov. Manchin's plan to sell up to 5.5 billion in pension bonds to cover shortfalls. Opponents cite debt and constitutional hurdles while supporters include business groups and unions. Early voting runs June 21 to 25 with a special election June 25.
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Manchin
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AARP
West Virginia
Bob Wise
Cecil Underwood
Underwood
Wise
Supreme Court
Silas Taylor
Taylor
New Jersey
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New Orleans
Carte Goodwin
Rains extend shellfishing closures in Virginia waters
In Newport News Virginia pollutants from heavy rains closed about 93 100 acres of shellfish waters, up 14 000 acres since January 2004. The Health Department surveys 1.8 million acres of Chesapeake Bay and tributaries testing for fecal coliform from human and animal waste over a 30 month period. Clams mussels and oysters filter water and can ingest bacteria, making raw shellfish potentially dangerous to eat.
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Virginia
State Health Department
Transport providers fear cuts in Medicaid non-emergency trips
State plan to cut Medicaid transport payments by 52 percent to 41 cents a mile could leave areas without service. Wayne Express heads warn patients needing dialysis and doctor visits will suffer as cuts help cover a $150 million deficit. Public Transit Association schedules emergency meeting in Clarksburg to discuss the changes.
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House Health and Human Resources Committee
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Meredith
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