CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Highway-Utility-Building Political Action Committee (HUB PAC) has announced its legislative endorsements for the May 14, 2024 primary election. HUB PAC is the official committee of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). Founded in 1923, CAWV is the statewide trade association representing the needs of all[Read More…]
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U.S. Senate designates April 15-21 as National Osteopathic Medicine Week
CHARLESTON, W.VA.— U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito, (R-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Risch (R-ID) last week reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 15-21, 2024, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and dedication of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and schools of[Read More…]
Rural Development invests $1.6 million to increase access to healthy foods in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced that USDA is partnering with ReInvestment Fund to award Appalachian FoodWorks Partnership a $1.6 million grant to help organizations strengthen local food financing programs and improve access to healthy[Read More…]
Eat your way to free prizes on the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With summer just around the corner, the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is firing up the grills and inviting hot dog lovers to embark on a tasty adventure – the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail! This unique self-guided tour, now in its second year, highlights[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito lead effort urging President to fill vacancies on the International Trade Commission
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On April 19, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ted Budd (R-NC), Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Todd Young (R-IN) sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden urging him to nominate qualified individuals to[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Covid funds waiver approved by U.S. Dept. of Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s maintenance of effort (MOE) waiver request for the use of federal Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USED). Governor Jim Justice and Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt received official notification late last week. Although the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues statement endorsing Moore Capito for Governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement endorsing Moore Capito as West Virginia’s next Governor: I believe everyone understands just how important the race for Governor is in West Virginia. Dozens of people ask me every day, “Who do you support for Governor?” and “Who do you want[Read More…]
Opinion: To effect change, we must have information
By Del. Amy Summers, chair of the House Health and Human Resources Committee and co-chair of the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability It can be easy to under-estimate the legislative work done through the interim committee process when we’re not under the microscope and in the[Read More…]
West Virginia among top four in nation for providing early childhood education
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has moved from 6th to 4th in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds according to a recent report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). The Mountain State improved its ranking from the previous year and has once again met 9[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference to be held at WVU on April 25 for LOCKED SHIELDS 24
What: Members of the media are invited to a press conference for LOCKED SHIELDS 24, hosted by Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN). Key leaders and partners critical to the success of the exercise will be available for interviews. Why: LOCKED SHIELDS 24, the largest and most complex international live-fire[Read More…]
