Full D C appeals court to decide on Obama carbon plan
The DC Circuit will hear arguments on the Clean Power Plan on September 27 in a case led by roughly two dozen GDP driven states and more than 100 conservative groups and utilities. If struck down the plan could hinder U S carbon targets. The court may hold an en banc review before the panel, speeding potential Supreme Court review. Chief Judge Garland and Judge Pillard recused. Five of nine remaining judges are Democratic appointees.
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Canvass of Mercer May 10 primary resumes at courthouse
Canvass of the May 10 Mercer County primary unofficial results will resume today at the Mercer County Courthouse. County Clerk Verlin Moye says the canvass adjourned at 10:30 a.m. due to a county commission meeting and will continue Tuesday at 9 a.m. with final results expected after a state 48-hour waiting period and any possible recount requests. Provisional ballots numbered 29 and noted as provisional. The Mercer Sheriff race narrowed to a 69 vote gap between Tommy Bailey and Darrell Bailey.
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Obama awards Medal of Valor to 13 officers nationwide
President Obama honors 13 officers with the Medal of Valor for risking their lives during shootings and a hostage incident. Santa Monica officers Jason Salas, Robert Sparks, and Raymond Bottenfield, and Gregory Stevens of suburban Dallas are cited for confronting gunmen. He calls for bipartisan justice system reforms and improved resources for police.
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Budget fights taxes and Rainy Day Fund in West Virginia
Gov Earl Ray Tomblin proposes 29 million more in Rainy Day Funds to balance a 2017 budget. A 1 percent sales tax hike and tobacco tax increase would add 274 million, while 2016 cuts target Health and Human Resources by 45 million and expire 34.7 million in accounts. House members resist new taxes, citing burden on residents alongside service cuts, with over 20 delegates signing Grover Norquist’s no tax pledge.
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DUI Case Involving Bowles Near Ceres Elementary
Princeton Hospital staff transported Bowles to Bluefield Regional Medical Center for seat-belt burn pain after a traffic crash near a school zone. Deputies Lester and Paitsel responded and Deputy Ballard noted impairment from a breath test. Bowles was arraigned by Magistrate Flanagan and released on personal recognizance. a school employee involved received treatment and was released. Green Valley Glenwood Fire Dept aided at the scene.
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Stowers honored for courthouse security leadership in Virginia
Sheriff Brian Hieatt praised Stowers for a career at the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office since 1996 including jailer, bailiff and patrol duties. The award, announced amid National Police Week events, highlighted Stowers staff training and the courthouse security program as exceptional with no recommendations for improvement.
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