By Steven Allen Adams, for The Inter-Mountain of Elkins CHARLESTON. W.Va. — Controversy stemming from a bill aimed at further curriculum transparency and limiting discussion of topics linked to philosophies under the umbrella of Critical Race Theory continued Monday after a House of Delegates committee cut off all debate on[Read More…]
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Coalition fighting critical race theory bills in West Virginia Legislature
By Ryan Quinn, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A coalition born from a Sunday School class is opposing bills that target what’s labeled, or mislabeled, the “critical race theory” controversy in West Virginia public school classrooms. It’s a controversy several coalition partners said is manufactured, arguing that the bills could have[Read More…]
West Virginia House of Delegates’ new coalfield communities committee makes no recommendations at meeting
By Mike Tony, [email protected], W.Va. — A new legislative committee created to develop policy recommendations to revitalize West Virginia’s coal communities did not consider any new legislation Monday. The Select Committee on Coalfield Communities heard a presentation on National Coal Heritage Area Authority operations from its executive director, and then[Read More…]
Opinion: Legal ads are vital to an informed public
From The Herald Dispatch of Huntington: Some members of the West Virginia Legislature are bound and determined to kill weekly newspapers. They won’t say that openly. They might not even realize it, but that’s the net effect of what they want to do. How? Through reducing or eliminating the publication[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 8
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 202228th day of the Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activity Calendar:[Read More…]
Economic Development leaders announce plans for $11 Million initiative to build more resilient communities across southern WV
Initiative part of ACT Now Coalition chosen by U.S. Economic Development Administration for $500,000 ‘Build Back Better Regional Challenge’ Grant with effort now to leverage $100 Million more WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Appalachian Climate Technologies Coalition (“ACT Now Coalition”) launched on Monday, Feb. 7, at Coalfield[Read More…]
Opinion: “Anti-racism” acts are smokescreens trying to whitewash history
By John A. Bolt Within the past several days, three bills have been introduced in the West Virginia Legislature, each of which in its own way is a back-door attempt to whitewash and bury the United States’ problematic history of mistreatment of Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and non-white populations. These proposed bills[Read More…]
Job opportunities remain plentiful around the Ohio Valley
By Nora Edinger, For The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The data is still too raw to be sure, but anecdotal evidence suggests that — at least locally — the Great Resignation of 2021 is more like the opportunity of a lifetime for some workers. “Every position that you could possibly[Read More…]
Bill restricting length of carbon offset agreements approved by West Virginia House energy panel
By Mike Tony, [email protected] CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that a West Virginia House of Delegates committee has advanced would limit use restrictions for forest carbon capture and sequestration to a 30-year maximum, drawing criticism it would discourage landowners from trying to protect the environment. House Bill 4483 targets carbon offset[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Moore reminds students, teachers to enter Smart529 Essay Contest
Entries must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 25, to qualify CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore is reminding eligible participants to enter the 2022 SMART529 ‘When I Grow Up’ student and teacher essay contest for a chance to win significant prizes. The annual essay contest gives West[Read More…]