By John Mark Shaver, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the 2024 election right around the corner, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has launched a campaign to encourage residents to register to become poll workers, a job that he believes carries both responsibility and reward. Warner said that[Read More…]
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Highmark West Virginia receives perfect score on national report for workplace equality
Leaders discuss achievement, the importance of hearing LGBTQIA+ voices By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association and “When All Are Counted” project PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — When it comes to ensuring workplace equality for LGBTQIA+ employees, Highmark West Virginia is one of the leaders in the field. In December 2023, Highmark[Read More…]
Missed work or quit a job to care for your kids? This proposed WV tax credit could help
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a bid to address child care gaps, one West Virginia state senator is proposing a tax credit aimed at increasing accessibility to licensed facilities for low-income families. During the legislative session that begins Jan. 10, Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, plans to[Read More…]
Statesman of the Year: As partisan politics gear up for 2024 election year, West Virginia’s Joe Manchin looks for a path to better government
By John G. Miller, executive editor, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said he received an early lesson in politics from his father, and it’s one he’s never forgotten. “Dad was never big in me getting into politics,” Manchin said during a recent in-depth interview. “My Uncle[Read More…]
Peterson bids farewell to Journal after 54 years
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Timothy “Pete” Peterson recalled well his start in the mailroom at the Journal back in 1970, as well as his change to the pressroom when the press was installed in the building in 1974. He spent 44 years working on the press,[Read More…]
Manchin and Capito: W.Va. hydrogen projects at risk due to tax credit restrictions
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The effort to kick-start a new hydrogen production industry in West Virginia and across the nation could be much harder to do under proposed rules for a tax credit meant to incentivize the new industry. Last week, the[Read More…]
PHS student selected to represent state at U.S. Capital
Grant County Press GRANT COUNTY, W.Va. — The 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is a nationwide effort that, following a rigorous selection process, chooses two high school students from every state to spend a week in Washington D.C., experiencing first-hand their national government in action. According to[Read More…]
Manchin retirement, tax breaks, scandals dominate 2023 headlines in West Virginia politics
By Steven Allen Adams, for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – For West Virginia politics, 2023 was a year that saw one of its major figures announce a retirement, the state bringing in record tax revenues and historic tax cuts and several scandals involving executive branch agencies. MANCHIN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT U.S.[Read More…]
Arthurdale Heritage Inc. announces the West Virginia Historic Trades Center
By Jacob Martin, The Preston County News & Journal ARTHURDALE W.Va. — Arthurdale Heritage Inc. has announced plans to open a new preservation trade center. Arthurdale Heritage Inc. with the Preservation Alliance chapter of West Virginia (PAWV) is working to open a West Virginia Historic Trades Center. The old Arthurdale[Read More…]
First opioid settlement checks being delivered
By Terry L. May, Mingo Messenger MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — The Mingo County and its five municipalities each received early Christmas presents as checks totalling just over $2.4 million were presented to each of the entities throughout the week. Williamson attorneys Truman and Letitia “Tish” Chafin appeared before the Mingo[Read More…]