West Virginia lawmakers weigh fraud powers for insurance chief
Commissioner Jane Cline urged arming the insurance commissioner with prosecution authority amid a study of auto and home rates. She cited many fraud-related fire claims and noted sanctions lack teeth. Sen Evan Jenkins pressed for broader inquiry as costs rise versus surrounding states.
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WV college science survey shows committed students aging labs
West Virginia lawmakers heard an external review of biology programs at state colleges noting students are committed and perform well, but aging lab gear, space constraints, and insufficient staff hinder hands on work. Officials warned funding gaps impede modern scientific education.
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Marshall University
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J. Michael Mullen
West Virginia University
Voatiaaih State
ATV safety clash sparks debate on age and size limits
Residents and experts oppose or defend a proposed ban on selling full size ATVs to minors. Parents and dealers stress training and vehicle fit matter more than age. Doctors cite high energy injuries among under sixteen riders while officials weigh regulatory measures.
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SummerFest 2004 sees strong crowds and dog show fun
SummerFest volunteers and city partners drew solid crowds for the week with praise for organizers like Elizabeth Jigger Smith Bill Sherwood and Amanda Whitaker. PMCCC executive director Dewey Russell credited community support and unity among PMCCC the city and sponsors. Co chairs for 2004 were not yet chosen but planning would start soon.
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Powell and Rice defend Iraq WMD claims on TV
Powell argues prewar intelligence was not bogus and presents cited reports and photos of gas victims to support Iraq weapons of mass destruction. Rice counters that the program was concealed but solid, saying intelligence justified the U.S. attack and urged linking known facts to a single conclusion.
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New laws limit underage driving and create safety corridors
New laws curb teen driving by restricting passengers for drivers under 18 with a first 12 months allowing one underage rider and three after. A 0.02 blood alcohol limit for operating a motor vehicle is noted. Highway safety corridors will be designated on primary and interstate roads by July 1 following crash and traffic analyses with penalties not less than 200 dollars for moving violations in these zones. Interstate 77 and 81 between Wytheville and Fort Chiswell were considered.
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