State should fund regional jail system nationwide change
Editorial argues the state should fully fund its regional jail system replacing county funding as facilities expand. It notes current costs split between counties and state and questions fairness of charging counties for out of county inmates. Calls for state funding to cover jail operations and a timetable to transition fully within four years. References figures and contact details for editors.
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Mark Burnette Praised By Local Advocate In Senate Bid
Jeff Campbell of Lewisburg endorses Greenbrier County prosecutor Mark Burnette in West Virginia State Senate race. He highlights Burnette’s military service and rapid rise, noting four first degree murder convictions as prosecutor, his care for his sister, and community work with Jaycees and Little League. He urges voters to support Burnette on May 12.
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Byrd casts 15000th Senate vote in Washington visit
Washington area note on Sen. Robert Byrd D West Virginia marking his 15000th vote on the Senate floor while attending an American Press Institute seminar. He lauds the chamber, chides lax decorum, and quips about a second 15000th vote as colleagues congratulate him.
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