Legislature delays malpractice action in West Virginia special session
West Virginia lawmakers struggled on the malpractice insurance crisis as the House Judiciary Committee delayed action after hearing for hours while Gov. Arch Moore planned to address the issue. Senate backed a local government immunity bill and sent it to the House, with negotiations continuing on a state run malpractice program to replace private insurers.
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Friday Outside Weather Outlook May Bring Thunderstorm Risk
The forecast calls for partly sunny conditions with a chance of a thunderstorm. Highs near 76 degrees, with patchy clouds and mild conditions tonight. Lows around 56 degrees.
West Virginia policy on athletes with low scores sparks debate
Inside report notes that American and Soviet doctors warn more deaths may follow a major nuclear accident, with the full human cost to be revealed years later. The piece also discusses WVU tolerance for athletes with low entrance scores, a common but troubling practice across many colleges.
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State and Federal Sign Hampton Roads Harbor Agreement
Norfolk The state and federal government signed a 43 million dollar cost sharing agreement Thursday to deepen the Hampton Roads shipping channel to 50 feet. Congress must act before dredging can begin. The plan calls for equal cost sharing by the state and the Army Corps of Engineers to enable the harbor four coal terminals to load more coal onto deep draft ships.
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Bluefield Doctor Honored as Citizen of the Year
Peyton Randolph Higginbotham, a physician since 1926 who helped deliver over 2,200 babies in Bluefield, WV, was named City Citizen of the Year by the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce at a Thursday dinner. Mayor Paul Cole presented the award, praising his lifetime health and economic contributions.
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Tax reform eyed as likely by Congress
NBC News chief financial correspondent Michael Jensen said the Senate Finance Committee measure has a 70 to 80 percent chance of passage, predicting slower inflation and higher oil prices ahead. He argued tax cuts would simplify reporting and curb the underground economy while boosting economic health. He noted higher corporate taxes to raise revenue and urged investor activity in productive ventures.
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Blue-ribbon panel urges pay and autonomy for teachers
A Carnegie Corp task force urged radical reform of teacher training and compensation to transform public schools. It called for abolishing the education bachelor’s degree, shifting studies to graduate level, and creating a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Pay scales linked to productivity, year-round lead teachers at higher salaries, and accountability for student results were among the proposals.
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