Attempts to revive coal truck weight and ATV bills dwindle
As the 2002 session nears its end in Charleston, House leaders kill the coal truck weight and ATV legislation. Gov. Wise backs the decision citing insufficient time for debate. Some lawmakers eye amending Sen. Marie Redd’s highway right of way bill to reintroduce both issues.
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Wills doubts special session on abortion bill timing
Delaware politician Mark Wills, a Democrat from Mercer, notes talk of a special session but doubts one will be called unless new developments arise. He cites time spent on the right to know abortion bill and concerns about infrastructure and safety. Senator Anita Skeens Caldwell from Mercer says Senate is watching the House actions and some want a session to study the two issues.
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Lashmeet man pleads guilty in boxing knife attack case
Kevin Dwayne Farley, 25, from Reece Harmon Ridge, pled guilty to malicious assault burglary and conspiracy in a July 2001 box cutter attack on Malcolm Champ. He faces additional charges in a December 2001 shotgun shooting in Mercer County. Sentencing set for May 6. he is jailed without bond.
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Malcolm Champ
West Virginia teachers win raise amid 180 day calendar shift
Governor Wise and lawmakers push a plan giving teachers an average $1,465 raise next year with higher incentives for long service. The package doubles as Jackson’s final Education Committee act while trimming the personal work period and preserving five non-instructional days. WVEA calls for more funds despite a 34 0 Senate vote.
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Mount View High School expansion eyed in Northfork plan
The plan proposes adding a middle school to Mount View High School and completing the auditorium with a new addition. Officials say the consolidation will replace Northfork Middle and Welch Middle with a combined campus, drawing opposition from Northfork leaders over long bus rides and governance concerns.
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West Virginia abortion bill debate ends with protest and floor clashes
The session featured fallout from a right to know dispute as Delegate Matthews clashed with Majority Leader Staton over pages and abortion remarks. Speaker Kiss admonished rules violations, a 10 minute recess followed, and amendments were withdrawn as supporters pushed the Senate bill through.
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