Last Days Of 2004 Sessions Tie WV VA Budgets To Prisons And Schools
Charleston and Richmond eyes focus on late 2004 actions as lawmakers weigh a Pocahontas state prison, flood proofing funds and four new schools. A WV emergency measure allows Corps of Engineers contracts and $41.5 million federal and $12 million state money for flood control. Bluefield State and Concord College faces renewed debate amid higher education and a Wyoming County senior center tax issue impacting Bob Graham.
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Charleston
Richmond
All
West Virginia
Virginia
General Assembly
Tazewell County
Pocahontas
McDowell County
House
Senate
State Board of Education
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bob Wise
Mercer County
Bluefield State College
Concord College
Wyoming
House Finance Committee
Bob Graham
Wyoming County Council of Aging
All Care Home Council
Graham
Princeton
Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staffing and Bible Verse
The Cluefield Baily Telegraph lists executive editor Thomas A Colley and news editor as well as state editor senior writer Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins and Samantha Perry. Bob Redd serves as City County Editor with senior copy editor Andy Patton. The page includes a Bible verse from Proverbs 3 5 6.
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Samantha Perry
Sports Bahl
Barbara Hawkins
The
Daily Telegraph
Bhawkins
Bottonline.com
West Virginia lawmakers clash over Bluefield State College bill
The piece criticizes partisan tactics in the West Virginia Legislature during the final regular session week. It highlights Senate Bill 448 and amendments affecting Bluefield State College and community colleges, noting misprints, mixed amendments, and perceived self serving maneuvers by leaders. The author urges voters to expect responsible governance over political games.
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West Virginia
Senate
House of Delegates
House
Senate Finance Committee
Bluefield State College
Truman Chafin
Dmingo
Senate Education Committee
Robert Plymale
D-Wayne
House Education Committee
Higher Education Policy Commission
House Education
BSC
Bluefield State
Beckley
Vic Sprouse
R-Kanawha
Congress
Letters on extending yellow lights at Route 460 intersections
John Williams of Princeton argues that all yellow signals on Route 460 should hold longer to improve intersection clearance. He notes 25 to 35 mph timing and cites other cities that extend yellows for safety, suggesting a broader safety measure.
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Country Girl Road
Martha Stewart trial and gay marriage dominate agenda
The writer argues that government time spent on Martha Stewart's trial and same sex marriage distracts from real issues like drug trafficking and terrorism. They urge focus on prosecutions and national security rather than celebrity cases and marriage debates.
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Martha
Martha Stewart
West Virginia debates and bills span coal aid and ethics
National Senator Byrd questioned the Bush energy pledge on a $2 billion Clean Coal Technology program. West Virginia Republicans plan a Beckley debate on workers compensation and tort reform. Virginia’s General Assembly totals and bills are summarized with budget, open meetings, family, and regulatory measures, plus a note on Barbara Hawkins.
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Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Secretary of Energy
Bush
West Virginia
Byrd
Virginia
Virginia General Assembly
General Assembly
House
Senate
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Four Seasons
Big Vein Mountain
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Charles Owens
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Bottonline
Cluefield Baily Telegraph
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William ‘Randy’ Deason
Dignity
John Williams
Hop
W.va
West Virginia Federation of Young Republicans
Raleigh County
Steve O’brien
WVNR
Lloyd Jackson
Dave Callaghan
Joe Manchin
Jackson
WVU
Democratic Law Caucus
Jim Lees
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