By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education has been a central issue of concern for many state representatives since the legislative session began last week. Many representatives have called for a better educated work force in West Virginia to combat some of the struggles ailing the state. In[Read More…]
Month: February 2017
Montgomery residents hear about future of WVU Tech campus
By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail MONTGOMERY, W.Va. — Dozens of Montgomery residents and others gathered on the West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s campus this morning to hear more details of a potential future for the school’s facilities after WVU Tech moves to Beckley later this year. Officials with KVC Health[Read More…]
PEIA plans to cut $50 million, director says
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Public Employee Insurance Agency executive director Ted Cheatham told legislators Wednesday that the PEIA Finance Board had no choice but to impose about $50 million in benefits cuts for the 2017-18 plan year, since no additional funding for premiums was expected. In[Read More…]
Justice continues criticism of WVDEP inspectors
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday doubled down on his criticism of his own state Department of Environmental Protection, using a speech to a group of oil and gas operators to increase his attacks on the way he says DEP inspectors dress[Read More…]
West Virginia native gets backing for ‘Back Fork’
By SUZANNE STEWART The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — He may be known for his recurring role on Criminal Minds or as a henchman in The Dark Knight Rises, but more importantly, Josh Stewart is known as a West Virginian. Stewart grew up in Webster County and continues to hold[Read More…]
W.Va. schools eligible for Highmark Foundation grant program
Highmark Foundation accepting applications for Creating a Healthy School Environment Grant and Awards Program Release from the Highmark Foundation: PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2017) – The Highmark Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 Creating a Healthy School Environment Grant and Awards Program, which will make available a total[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Feb. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT’S BEEN INEVITABLE IN NEW ADMINISTRATIONS Every recent president has had a doomed Cabinet[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association to host advocacy training session
Alzheimer’s Association Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is hosting an Advocacy & Action Training Session on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. in Charleston at the Alzheimer’s Association, located at 1601 2nd Avenue. Community members are invited to learn about the Alzheimer’s Association’s state and federal advocacy efforts[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Thursday, Feb. 16
W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm SENATE: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 REVIEW BILLS INTRODUCED The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. On the agenda: UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 13: US Army CPL James Russell Carter Memorial[Read More…]
Bill to strengthen whistleblower protect first through the W.Va. House
By Lexi Browning For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation Wednesday that will strengthen penalties for violating the state’s whistleblower law, making House Bill 2006, which passed with unanimous support, the first piece of legislation to pass the House chamber in[Read More…]
