HIGH-TECH CORRIDOR Lawmakers Discuss High-Tech Corridor
Reported by: Elizabeth Noreika
Web Producer: Heath Harrison
Reported: Mar. 14, 2013 9:07 PM EDT
Updated: Mar. 15, 2013 11:43 PM EDT
EYEWITNESS ONLINE WEBCAST VIDEO C L I C K T O P L A Y
Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
West Virginia's High-Tech Corridor was the topic of discussion for lawmakers Thursday, during the High Tech Expo event at the Culture Center in Charleston.
Many businesses are thriving at the technology park, but critical economic development services there need more support.
Organizers said the event is one way of getting the word out about economic opportunities in northern West Virginia.
Nearly 25 high tech firms located along Interstate 79 participated in Thursday's expo.
Doctor shortage to worsen under Medicaid expansion May 22, 2013 2:02 PM EDT The planned expansion of Kentucky's Medicaid program coupled with a push to help the uninsured obtain health coverage will worsen the state's shortage of physicians.
Cleveland fair-housing advocate facing tax counts May 22, 2013 4:20 PM EDT A fair-housing advocate in Cleveland has been charged with tax fraud for allegedly trying to avoid taxes on $500,000 in income and keeping $80,000 in federal taxes withheld from employees.