Legislators seek revival of Bridge Day festival
Fayette County lawmakers ask Gov Wise to back a traditional Bridge Day on the New River Gorge Bridge with philosophical and financial support. The Bridge Day Commission canceled BASE jumping and rappelling, proposing Spirit of Bridge Day events in Fayette County as a safer alternative after the Sept 11 attacks.
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Protect opens Child Advocacy Center in Mercer County
Alliance to Community Connections and Mercer County Family Resource Network advance Child Protect to establish a child advocacy center in Mercer County West Virginia. A former State Farm Office on North Walker Street will host a child-friendly facility designed for one time interviews with a multi disciplinary team observing remotely. The effort aims to reduce trauma to abused children and to improve cooperation among prosecutors police medical and social services with tax deductible cash contributions sought.
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Mercer County
Bud Cramer
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Randal Reahing
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Support grows for malpractice plan in West Virginia
Charleston AP report notes House Speaker Bob Kiss says Legislature backs a state run medical malpractice insurance program proposed by Gov. Wise. Some physicians face expiring coverage between November and January and higher premiums, risking departures from the state. Wise plans a special session October 21 to push the plan and a claims screening mechanism to reduce frivolous suits.
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Bob Kiss
Bob Wise
West Virginia
Kiss
D-Raleigh
Wise
State Board of Risk and Insurance Management
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