Manchin seeks more Medicaid stimulus funds

By The Associated Press, Charleston Gazette

Gov. Joe Manchin is appealing to Congress to keep federal stimulus dollars flowing into state Medicaid programs.
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Lottery chief predicts revenue will level off

By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette

After three consecutive years of declining revenues, West Virginia Lottery Director John Musgrave said he believes state Lottery revenues will level off in future years -- despite a weak economy and increased competition from neighboring states.
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Northwood, state officials trying to work out agreement on license

By Alison Knezevich, Charleston Gazette

The Wheeling-based mental health provider that has threatened to sue Gov. Joe Manchin says it is trying to reach an agreement with state officials without going to court. Read More

W.Va. senator celebrates Saints victory in spirit

By Sara Gavin, Charleston Daily Mail

As residents of New Orleans continue to celebrate their Super Bowl victory, which will no doubt stretch on for weeks, one West Virginia Senator is with them in spirit. Read More

Ag Department eyes move to technology park

By Eric Eyre, Charleston Gazette

The state Department of Agriculture is considering moving its headquarters from the Sissonville area to the South Charleston Technology Park. Read More

Manchin would sign beer tax hike -- if one comes

By The Associated Press, Charleston Gazette

The price of beer has a good chance of increasing this year if lawmakers can get a proposed tax hike to Gov. Joe Manchin's desk. Read More

Gov. Joe Manchin III (D)
Elected: November 2004
Term expires: January 2009

	State capital: Charleston
	State nickname: The Mountain State
	Lt. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D)
	Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant (D)
	Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw (D)
	Senate President: Lt. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D)
	House Speaker: Richard Thompson (D)

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Manchin seeks more Medicaid stimulus funds

Lottery chief predicts revenue will level off