Powell says AG should handle unpaid workers' comp suits
WV labor leader George M. Scott argues the attorney general's office, not private lawyers, should sue to recover back premiums owed by 413 employers totaling about 54 million dollars. Critics say private firms could speed collections, while some lawmakers explore paid outside counsel under a proposed task force.
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Vate
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Andy Richardson
John Kozak
House
Chuck Chambers
Dcabell
State Ethics Commission
Chambers
Steve Roberts
The
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Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Richardson
Attorney General’s Office
Allen pushes 96 election fundraising in Virginia
Governor George Allen expands a targeted fundraising push for Republican General Assembly candidates. His new PAC and joint GOP groups report 421000 raised in April and May, largely from a Richmond dinner. Funds will back candidates and advertising, with a systematic allocation approach noted by GOP organizers. Democratic officials acknowledge the advantage Allen seeks while signaling concerns about timing and future national ambitions.
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George Allen
Republican General Assembly
GOP
Virginia
Allen
Campaign For Honest Change
PAC
Chris Nolen
Nolen
Republican Party
Scott Leake
Leake
Georgia Short
Senate Democratic Caucus
Jeff Link
House Democratic Caucus
Link
Pritt campaign complaint sparks transportation probe in West Virginia
In Charleston AP report Secretary Charles Miller says the Department of Transportation is examining an allegation that campaign information for Charlotte Pritt was distributed to highway workers with their paychecks in Mingo County. Manchin campaign denies involvement. Pritt questions context of lists.
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Department of Transportation
Charles Miller
Mingo County
Charlotte Pritt
Miller
Joe Manchin
Jenni Vincent
Manchin
D-Marion
Nor
Ms. Pritt
Kanawha County
Manding
Congress
West Virginia National Guard
Central America
Hit and Run Death Investigated as Possible Homicide
Investigators in Princeton pursue leads in the death of 45 year old Carol Sue Neel who was struck on Airport Road early Saturday. detectives say the driver may have fled and could face charges if identified. A dark blue metallic Mercury Cougar from the early 80s is sought as the suspected vehicle.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Carol Sue Neel
Beech Street
Airport Road
Darrell Bailey
Mercer County Sheriff's Department
Bailey
Neel
Sheriff's Department
Airport
Pair pleads guilty in Virginia firearms conspiracy case
Richmond AP Two men Caldwell and Henley admitted guilt to conspiring in illegal firearm sales under Operation Triggerlock. They sold more than 625 guns with serial numbers ground off, using Caldwell s license to move guns to felons without checks. Sentencing August 28 carries up to 15 years or 500000 dollars each.
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Virginia
Wayne O’neil Caldwell
Angela Glen Henley
U.S
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Caldwell
Henrico County
Henley
Fahey
Ohio
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
New York
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Virginia State Police
Richmond Police
McDowell Commission advances over $1.2 million in grants
McDowell County Commission approved seeking more than 1.2 million in grant funds for seven county projects under the Empowerment Community designation. Public hearing outlined 500 thousand in grants for water systems in Pageton Northfork and a sewer system for the new S A F E shelter with Hemphill Elem entary and 180 thousand for redevelopment authority property removal. An additional 713 thousand was approved to fund a Bartley English sewer project. Norman Kirkham Region 1 director noted designation key to funding. Gov. Caperton to receive filing. deadline June 22 with possible Oct 1 follow ups.
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Hemphill Elementary
McDowell County Redevelopment Authority
Bartley
English
Norman Kirkham
Kirkham
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Julia Long
Terry Danner
Paige McMullin
Catherine Stringer
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