McConnell backs Senate gun deal amid election pressures
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell signaled support for the bipartisan gun framework released by 10 Democrats and 10 Republicans. He said the plan would include background checks for buyers under 21, funding for mental health and school security, and incentives for red flag laws. McConnell noted the vote timing ahead of July 4 recess, while Republicans expressed concerns over red flag provisions and constitutional limits.
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Senate
Mitch McConnell
Chamber
Congress
Kentucky
McConnell
Buffalo
New York
Uvalde
Texas
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District of Columbia
Kevin Cramer
R-N.d
Richard Shelby
R-Ala
Cornyn
National Rifle Association
House
Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Chuck Schumer
D-N.y
House approves 24 seven security for Supreme Court families
The House passed a bill to provide around the clock security for families of Supreme Court justices, after a man was arrested near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun knife and zip ties. The measure, already unanimously approved by the Senate, was expanded by Democrats to cover court employees. Republicans framed the vote as a stand against intimidation amid looming abortion rights rulings. The bill passed 396 to 27 with all opposition from Democrats.
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House
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Ing
Kevin McCarthy
Texas
House of Representatives
Heat Wave Forecast and Local Cooldown Ahead
The region endures a heat period with the record lemonade days reaching 18. Bluefield’s 1988 high was 96 degrees per WeatherBase. Forecasters at NWS call for hot humid weather with a 30 percent storm chance Monday and further showers later. Temperatures ease to 85 Thursday and 83 Friday with showers possible. A weekend cooldown is predicted with 50s lows and 70s highs, mostly sunny through Monday. Contact Charles Boothe at cboothe bottonline.com.
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Intuit
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Hatfield- McCoy
Stauffer
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Bridge delays and ties to Norfolk Southern stall repair work
Bluefield conflicts over center support piers for the 1941 bridge lead to delays as SVT Consulting restricts casings and forces a shutdown. Officials estimate completion pushed to November or year end while DOH, EL Robinson Engineering seek a revised plan. Nearby topics include BEDAs Food Truck Incubator, city signage, spring paving bids, and a $58,000 plan for a 10 year comprehensive city study.
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Stauffer
Norfolk Southern
SVT Consulting
Brayman Construction
DOH
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield
Jim Justice
Bluefield Economic Development Authority
BEDA
Jim Spencer
Spencer
Lilly
Marson
Mercer County ARP grants total 5.7 million funds allocated
At its monthly meeting the Mercer County Commission distributed several ARP funded grants totaling 5.7 million with future spending deadlines in 2024 and 2026. Recipients include Bluefield Sanitary Board 260 000 Bramwell Visitors Center 115 000 Bluefield Rescue Squad 107 054 Princeton Rescue Squad 107 054 Athens 25 000 Glenwood Recreation Park 60 000 and 280 000 for adjacent property purchases to create a permanent Mercer County Fair site.
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Mercer County
Bluefield Sanitary Board
National Coal Heritage Area Authority
Bramwell
Bluefield
Princeton
Athens
Glenwood Recreation Park
West Virginia promotes remote workers to curb state decline
West Virginia expands its Ascend remote worker program with new openings in Morgantown and the Greenbrier Valley and offers up to 12 000 dollars plus annual recreation passes to relocating workers. The five year plan targets over 1 000 new residents aided by a 25 million gift from Brad Smith and Alys Smith to WVU.
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Andrew Neely
Greenbrier East High School
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Fairlea
New River Gorge National Park and Reserve
Ascend
Germany
Morgantown
Eastern Panhandle
Washington, D.C
West Virginia University
Intuit
Brad Smith
Alys
Marshall University
Huntington
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Bluefield High School
Victoria Lilly
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Greg Puckett
Bill Archer
ABC
Archer
Greg Jordan
Gijordan
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