By Erin Beck The Charleston Gazette Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While several bills meant to support victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence were successful during the 2017 legislative session, several that were supported by advocates and passed the Senate died in the House Judiciary Committee. The following lists[Read More…]

By CHARLES OWENS Bluefield Daily Telegraph  WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Life in Washington under the Trump administration can best be described as “unpredictable,” according to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, D-Va. “I think the first thing that comes to mind is it is just very unpredictable,” Kaine, who was Hillary Clinton’s vice[Read More…]

By Andrea Lannom The Register-Herald of Beckley CHARLESTON, W.Va — Heading into a special session to build a budget for next year, leadership in both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature and Gov. Jim Justice’s office will be looking for common ground to start negotiations. Even that seems challenging at this[Read More…]

By Michelle Dillon Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — A bill opening up West Virginia’s home rule program and making it permanent was passed this month by the Legislature. SB 441 would make the home rule pilot program permanent and would any municipality to apply. The bill was introduced in the[Read More…]

Media invited to cover event MARIETTA, Ohio — The Ohio Valley Energy and Manufacturing Forum will bring together elected and public officials, key labor and business leaders, academia, manufacturers and energy producers to discuss the importance of responsible energy development in the context of jobs, the economy, revitalization of the domestic[Read More…]

Loving and investing in our citizens, communities and state to improve the quality of life is at the heart of #Give2WVDay.   The 2017 Give2WV Day is for community foundations partnering with local nonprofits as a 24 Hour giving campaign on May 2, 2017, ” organizers said. “Thanks to the leadership of the Community Foundation for the[Read More…]

From the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s statewide spring gobbler season opens Monday, April 17 and runs through Saturday, May 13. Hunters may kill only one bearded turkey per day and two during the season. Youth hunters under the age of 18 who would like[Read More…]

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Replacement of fish rearing pond liners at the Apple Grove Hatchery in Mason County started this week, Stephen McDaniel, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, announced Thursday. “This project is one component in a series of capital improvements planned for the state’s fish[Read More…]