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Capito co-sponsors airline safety bill
A proposed airline safety bill aimed at enhancing pilot training and screening procedures was offered Wednesday by Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., with bipartisan support.
Capito said the measure was inspired by the February crash of a Colgan Air flight near Buffalo, N.Y.
Another feature of the bill would set up an air carrier safety and pilot training task force to suggest best safety practices and monitor airline implementation.
“Many of these changes are long overdue,” Capito said.
“It’s important that we hold our airlines accountable for safety, but we can also provide guidance and support to help improve standards across the board. If something is working for one airline, it can probably work for others. This bill tries to connect those dots and bring them together.”
Another key feature is a proposed mandate that Internet-based ticketing agencies disclose the air carrier serving each segment of the flight.
Capito explained this component was drawn out of concern that passengers on Flight 3407 bought tickets for a Continental Airlines flight, when the route actually was operated by Colgan Air.
“West Virginia is served heavily by regional carriers,” Capito said.
“And we want to make sure that they’re meeting the same safety and training standards as the national carriers.”
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Hico shop to sponsor women’s only motorcycle garage party
Women, polish up your bikes and put on your best leathers this Saturday and come out to the New River Gorge Harley-Davidson shop for a women’s only garage party.
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS and DELAYS
Click HERE to go to the West Virginia Department of Education with up-to-date school closings and delays by county.
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NPS releases New River Gorge land management proposals
The National Park Service has released five New River Gorge National River management proposals, but park officials are still seeking input from citizens before any plan is put in place.
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Teacher-ranger sought for position at New River Gorge
One teacher will be selected to fill a teacher-ranger position at the New River Gorge National River this summer, and officials are seeking candidates now.
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Today's House session will be busy
Deposit-free E-ZPasses for anyone cruising the West Virginia Turnpike, the tug-of-war between eye doctors, ultrasound imaging in abortions, and uninsured drivers — it promises to be a day of heavy lifting in the House.
- Special office to be set up to manage state’s vehicles
- Texting bill may not be dead
- Several old laws abandoned
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DOT seeks public input on funding options, projects
An information workshop was Thursday at Woodrow WIlson High School.
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Criminal street gangs function behind prison bars
An Eastern Panhandle lawmaker, accompanied by two law enforcement officers, spoke to the Senate Finance Committee.
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