Rockefeller Won't Rule Out Government Hiring Freeze
West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller warned the state budget shortfall will worsen and did not rule out another hiring and spending freeze. He cited tax receipts lagging about 1.8 million behind estimates amid Reaganomics. State officials reported October revenue gaps, with the general revenue fund behind by 1.8 million for four months, while road funds remained under projections. Margolin noted July and August ran $27 million over spending, September and October over by the same amount, though obligations were being met. He warned the spending pace cannot continue.
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Jay Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
West Virginia
Arnold Margolin
Margolin
General Revenue Fund
Wise victory reshapes fight over Stonewall Jackson Dam funding
West Virginia politics shift as Sen elect Bob Wise, long-time dam opponent, defeats Mick Staton in the 3rd District race. Wise signals Capitol Hill push to block the 212 million Stonewall Jackson Dam project, with anti dam groups and environmental advocates urging reconsideration of alternatives and funding.
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W.va
Stonewall Jackson Dam
Capitol Hill
Bob Wise
Mick Staton
Washington
Wise
General Accounting Office
Pete Carlson
Environmental Policy Center
WV State Adopts Dorm Rules
INSTITUTE West Virginia State College imposes strict dorm visitation rules freshmen barred to opposite gender in rooms and upperclassmen allowed on weekdays with limited weekend hours. Lounge visits only during other hours, replacing previous 6 pm to midnight policy. Director cites permissive dorm atmosphere and morale concerns.
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Doris T. Armstead
Crockton
Democrats Widen Control In West Virginia House
The Democrats widened their hold in the West Virginia House of Delegates with at least nine net new seats, likely giving 87 or 88 Democrats to 12 or 13 Republicans in the 100-seat body. Incumbents and leaders who won re election are listed, with competition across all districts and a tie unresolved for one seat.
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