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Morrisey leads coalition in brief supporting prayer

Morrisey: “The free expression of faith should not be quashed.” *Video/Soundbite available here: http://bit.ly/1TcezJu* CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced his Office has led a 13-state coalition to urge a federal appeals court to uphold public officials’ right to pray at public meetings. The coalition last week filed[Read More…]

Lawmakers issue swift reaction to Obama’s Clean Power Plan

CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Reaction to President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, which calls for a decrease in carbon emissions in order to combat climate change, came quickly this week, as reported in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Many policymakers in West Virginia are threatening legal action in what they see as an attack[Read More…]

Senator Capito issues weekly address to West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week, Senator Capito discusses the president’s devastating Clean Power Plan, her legislation to roll back the misguided carbon mandates, which passed the Senate EPW Committee on Wednesday, and her push for a long-term transportation funding bill. On Thursday, the Senate began its August work period. Weekly[Read More…]

SBA participates in Lunch & Learn with Lockheed Martin

FAIRMONT, W.Va.  ─ Those interested in learning how small and diverse businesses can market their capabilities to become a supplier to Lockheed Martin will get their chance later this month. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office joins officials from Lockheed Martin for a Lunch and Learn session Thursday, August 27, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at[Read More…]

Del. Moffatt reiterates call to arm guard

Del.  Moffatt travels to Chattanooga Army Recruiter to place flag at Memorial CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Exactly three weeks ago the Chattanooga Army Recruiter was attacked by a lone gunman killing Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Lance Clp. Squire K. Wells, Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, Sgt. Carson Holmquist, and Petty Officer Randall[Read More…]

McConnell on passage of Senate’s ARENA Act

“We will not sit back while this administration seeks to destroy our nation’s energy economy and the struggling workers and families that depend on it.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell today issued the following statement after the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed Sen. Capito’s[Read More…]

Dead at Deadline!

By Kevin Slimp The News Guru [email protected] Emergencies are just part of the game in our business! In retrospect, I love the email subject line: “Dead at deadline.” The email came to me at 6:15 last night, just as I was getting ready to take my two teenagers out for[Read More…]

This week in history: Aug. 12-19

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 13, 1900: Railroad mogul and founder of Huntington, Collis Potter Huntington, died. Raised in poverty, Huntington went west when gold was discovered in[Read More…]

SBA boosts economic impact of accelerators with $4.4 million in prizes

West Virginia organization among recipients WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced the 80 winners of the second annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. The recipients represent 39 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico including WV Hive from Beckley, West Virginia. Accelerators serve entrepreneurs in[Read More…]

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