Justice seeks raise in PEIA tiers to curb premium hikes
Gov. Jim Justice pressed the Public Employees Insurance Agency to raise salary tiers by 2700 dollars to keep state workers from higher premium or deductible jumps after a 5 percent raise. About 14,000 workers would be affected. teachers got 2000 and service personnel 1100. Dale Lee noted many would face 25 percent increases, with most teachers paying 50 to 55 dollars more monthly.
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Corrections pay raises spur hiring in West Virginia facilities
West Virginia corrections officials say 730 new jail and prison guards have been hired since March as pay raises were approved. The hires include 231 in prisons, 410 in regional jails, and 80 in Juvenile Services, reducing vacancies by 67 percent since March 6 while raises take effect.
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West Virginia 155th birthday prompts 155 great things list
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph invites readers to share what’s great about West Virginia as the state marks its 155th birthday. Readers can comment on the paper’s Facebook thread or email news@bdtonline.com with their picks to be featured in the celebration.
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Grow with Google event heads to Charleston July 23
A free one day Grow with Google event at the Clay Center in Charleston on July 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. offers hands on workshops led by Google staff to boost digital skills for job seekers and small business owners. Register in advance at g co GrowCharleston as space is limited.
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