Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP READIES FOR PRIME-TIME SPEECH With his first address to Congress, the president gets[Read More…]
Month: February 2017
Media Alert: Victim advocacy groups at Capitol
Effort targets domestic, sexual violence WHEN: March 1, 2017 9 a.m. – 3 p.m . March 1, 2017 9:15 am Press Conference Governor’s Cabinet and Briefing Room WHERE: State Capitol, Lower Rotunda WHAT: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Day at the Legislature attracts advocates from around the state who provide[Read More…]
W.Va. Young Democrats announce state convention in Shepherdstown
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Young Democrats (WVYD) will hold their 2017 State Convention in Shepherdstown on April 8 & 9. “One of our yearlong goals is to talk to Young Democrats all over the state,” said Kristen Ross, President of WVYD. “The Eastern Panhandle often gets overlooked because[Read More…]
U.S. Small Business Administration and partners host small business roundtable
CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District (SBA), SCORE, and West Virginia State University (WVSU) host a Small Business Roundtable on Increasing Sales to the Government Friday, March 10, 2017 from 12 – 1 p.m. at the WVSU Economic Development Center. Many small businesses go through the process[Read More…]
W.Va. Manufacturers Association supports Fair Standards Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association joined other business and industry groups in providing comments supporting House Bill 2506, The West Virginia Fair Standards Act, during a public hearing held this morning in the West Virginia House of Delegates chamber. Judiciary Chairman, Del. John Shott reminded those in attendance that the bill[Read More…]
MEDIA ALERT: W.Va. Economic Development Council Annual Legislative Conference – Day 2
WHERE: Embassy Suites, 300 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301 WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Additional Details: The West Virginia Economic Development Council was created to bring economic development professionals and organizations from around the state together to share and collaborate on common programs and issues. WVEDC[Read More…]
Manchin votes against Commerce Secretary nominee Wilbur Ross
Release from the office of Sen. Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued a statement on his vote against the U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary nominee, Wilbur Ross. “As a former Governor, I understand how crucial it is for an executive leader to have his[Read More…]
Capito Votes to Confirm Wilbur Ross for Commerce Secretary
Release from Sen. Capito’s office: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., released the following statement after voting this evening to confirm Wilbur Ross for Commerce secretary: “In addition to participating in his nomination hearing, I had the chance to meet one-on-one with Mr. Ross in my office[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 28
W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm SENATE: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 23: Johnny O’Dell Linville Memorial Bridge THIRD READING[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature statement on Governor’s alternative budget proposals
Senate President Carmichael, House Speaker Armstead issue joint statement CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, and House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, issued the following joint statement in response to Gov. Jim Justice’s Monday afternoon budget press conference: “We’re glad the Governor has heard the concerns of our constituents[Read More…]
