Miner Found Dead in Wayne County Mine
Raymond Mullins, 43, of Harts Creek, was found slumped over a shuttle car at Pen Coal No. 6 mine near Dunlow around 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday. State officials suspect natural causes, noting no trauma or injury.
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Wayne County
Charleston
State Office of Miners’ Health Safety and Training
Raymond Mullins
Harts Creek
Pen
Dunlow
Doug Conaway
Mullins
Conaway
Legislators eye 8.5 million for WV teacher salaries
Charleston AP reports lawmakers plan to use an unbudgeted 8.5 million tied to higher local property tax collections to fund Gov Wise pay raise for West Virginia teachers. They seek options and will decide routes by Wednesday, with education funding as a likely destination.
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Charleston
Bob Wise
West Virginia
Wise
Senate Education
Lloyd Jackson
D-Lincoln
Caputo pushes for West Virginia special session on coal trucks
West Virginia delegate Mike Caputo calls for a special session to resolve disputes over heavy coal trucks after his bill to raise fines stalled. Governor Wise says compromise with coal interests is essential. Caputo vows to back any plan enforcing the law, noting 85 percent support for strict weight limits in public polls.
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Charleston
Bob Wise
Mike Caputo
House Finance Committee
Caputo
Dmarion
West Virginia
Wise
West Virginia council issues exemption for overweight coal trucks
The West Virginia Environmental Council granted a certificate of exemption Tuesday to haulers, citing an overweight coal truck enforcement bill failure by the Legislature. The document states the exemption applies to trucks hauling overweight coal in violation of state code and references the 2002 Legislature and governor.
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Harleston
West Virginia Environmental Council
West Virginia
Unique situations bill gains approval amid canine debate
In Charleston delegates backed a bill broadened from a dog focused issue to cover other nuisances. Critics argued it veers into noise and cars, while supporters say it equips counties with tools to address local problems. House Speaker Kiss noted prior related bills and the measure’s county interests.
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Charleston
Senate
House
Bob Kiss
Raleigh
Beckley
Proudfoot
Steel tariffs eased but anger abroad sparks protest
The 3 year tariff plan from President Bush targets steel imports with rates from 8 to 30 percent, sparing Mexico and Canada and exempting developing nations. Weirton Steel and Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel urged higher duties to shield US mills, while critics warn 5.4 million tons will enter before triggers. Industrial groups say the measure buys time for restructuring.
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Steelworkers Union
West Virginia
Weirton Steel
Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel Corp
U.S
Bush
Glyptis
Mexico
Canada
Argentina
Thailand
Turkey
China
Japan
South Korea
Russia
Ukraine
Grant Aldonas
Virginia House passes open container bill test case
The House of Delegates approved a measure letting police arrest drivers showing signs of alcohol use if an open container sits in the passenger area. The bill could charge someone who had wine earlier but wasn’t drinking while driving. Budget negotiators planned a long night to resolve funding gaps and payroll, with a $3.8 billion shortfall and adjournment looming.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
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