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Tomblin names Karen Bowling new secretary of WV DHHR

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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1. More>>

Mon locks to open this weekend

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The three locks on the upper Monongahela River will be open to recreational boaters this weekend during limited hours. More>>

WVU awards honorary doctorate to former secretary of state

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Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement. More>>

Grants can help landowners create habitat in WV

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MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service. More>>

Big decision looms for WV House

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est Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing a new leader will help set the stage for 2014, when Republicans aim to wipe out the Democrats' ebbing majority. More>>

New coin commemorates W.Va.'s 150th birthday

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West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities announced Saturday. More>>

WV House Speaker Thompson to take over Department of Veterans Assistance

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An announcement is expected at 10 a.m. May 16 from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin naming House Speaker Rick Thompson, D-Wayne, to a new position. More>>

US House bill would modernize federal work mandates

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A bill moving through Congress could help working families. More>>

New license plate honors WV's 150th birthday

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(AP) --Drivers can exchange their current license plate at any regional office or by mail at the time of renewal.  can exchange sooner for a pro-rated registration fee. More>>

WV Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin names Mark Matkovich acting state tax commissioner

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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Mark Matkovich as Acting State Tax Commissioner. More>>

Belington mayor resigns after residency questioned

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BELINGTON, WV (AP) — Belington Mayor Jody Haller has resigned after a local pastor questioned his legitimacy to hold the office. More>>

WV anglers, boaters, asked to prevent invasive species

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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro has asked boaters and anglers throughout the state to help prevent the movement of Asian carp and other invasive species into West Virginia waters More>>

WV Treasurer's auction has $14K ring for sale

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A diamond ring appraised for $14,000 is among the items for sale in WV Treasurer John Perdue's unclaimed property auction. More>>

DHHR Secretary Rocco Fucillo looks ahead, forward

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Fucillo spoke with The State Journal this week to look back at the legislative session and also to look ahead at what's next for the department with roughly 6,000 employees and a $4.3 billion budget. More>>

WV groups share funds for water quality checks

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MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — Ten groups are sharing $40,000 in funds from the West Virginia Water Research Institute. More>>

UPDATE: Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Orders Investigation at WV Veterans Nursing Facility

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The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance said there will be additional investigations at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility following a request by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. More>>

'Wounded Warrior' Launches Book

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Jamie Summerlin documented his travels for a book called "Freedom Run." More>>

WV spay, neuter assistance program signed into law

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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin recently signed the statewide spay and neuter assistance program into law. More>>

Hearing set on plan to widen I-64 in Putnam County

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Highways spokesman Brent Walker says the project also would likely involve building a new bridge over the Kanawha River. More>>

Natalie Tennant leads WV poll of potential Democratic US Senate candidates

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Even though the Democratic primary field for the upcoming U.S. Senate race hasn't quite taken shape, a new poll finds that 40 percent of potential voters would be in support of current Secretary of State Natalie Tennant. More>>

Activists: EPA must act on surface mine runoff

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CHARLESTON, WV (AP) — Activist groups want the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt new rules that would better protect Appalachian waterways from pollution by mountaintop removal coal mines. More>>

Marketplace Fairness Act passes US Senate

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U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., says the Marketplace Fairness Act stands up for West Virginia small businesses. More>>

New WV law provides for deputies' body armor

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CHARLESTON, WV (AP) — A fatal West Virginia shootout has prompted a new law, marked by a ceremonial bill signing Monday, that aims to ensure that all deputies have body armor. More>>

Huntington City Hall Annex coming down

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Demolition of the once-elegant structure in the 800 block of 5th Avenue began April 27 and is expected to take two weeks. More>>

WV Secretary of State Tennant to moderate national panel

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Secretary of State Natalie Tennant will talk Monday about how West Virginia has grown its online services available to businesses at a national symposium. More>>

Gov. Tomblin invites students to enter WV’s 150th birthday art contest

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Organized by the Department of Commerce, the contest is open to students from kindergarten-12th grade. More>>

WV WWII vet gets awards for service

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Sen. Jay Rockefeller presented 10 medals to Frederick Mayer, of Charles Town, on Saturday. More>>

WV gov vetoes 3 more bills from recent session

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(AP) — Police officers at West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources should not expect a tax break based on their pensions. More>>

West Virginia to expand Medicaid program

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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on May 2 announced West Virginia would expand its Medicaid program to comply with the Affordable Care Act. More>>

WV Fire Marshal Sterling Lewis Jr. retires

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Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Anthony Carrico has been named acting state fire marshal. More>>

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