The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va.: A century ago, only about a fifth of 15- to 18-year-olds in the United States attended high school, and less than a tenth of 18-year-olds graduated. Simply put, getting a high school diploma wasn’t viewed as necessary back then for most people to get a job.[Read More…]
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Atlantic Coast Pipeline receives FERC approval to begin first pre-construction work in W.Va.
By Charles Young WVNews.com CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Atlantic Coast Pipeline project received another key federal regulatory approval Friday, according to officials with Dominion Energy. “Today, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Project received authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to begin limited tree felling and vegetation clearing[Read More…]
Editorial: Gov. Justice plan for West Virginia defies the reality
From The Dominion Post of Morgantown, W.Va.: You almost have to suspend disbelief for a moment that reality TV didn’t create Gov. Jim Justice, too. But it didn’t. Yet, his personality, oratory and resort to props and lack of almost any details often lead us to think otherwise. Like most[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates Speaker Armstead not seeking re-election to W.Va. Legislature
By Jake Zuckerman The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Speaker of the House of Delegates said Friday he will not seek re-election in 2018, opening a much-coveted position by year’s end. Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, said he made up his mind after discussing the matter with friends and family[Read More…]
W.Va. Tourism Commissioner Ruby: Return on Investment for W.Va. tourism advertising is now $8 on each dollar spent
Governor Justice’s $20 million marketing budget proposal could generate $160 million in economic activity See W.VA. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby’s interview, at the 12 minute mark of the video, and the entire West Virginia Press Insight program on video. West Virginia Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito issues statement after voting to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through February 16, 2018, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years. “I am disappointed[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin issues statement after voting to avoid government shutdown
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., released the following statement after voting to pass the continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown and keep the government open. “Late tonight, I voted on the fourth short-term continuing resolution for FY2018 in order to keep the government open. While[Read More…]
Tourism, development investments touted as fuel for W.Va. economy
By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Investing in tourism and economic development would give West Virginia a shot at combating many issues ail the Mountain State, according to Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher. The Department of Commerce made a presentation for its proposed 2019 budget for the[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Secretary of State – Success, accomplishment in year one
By Mac Warner West Virginia Secretary of State On Jan. 16, 2017, I was honored to take the oath of office as the 30th Secretary of State of West Virginia. Through my first year, we worked to improve customer services and operational efficiencies in every Division. The good news is[Read More…]
Report: In the W.Va. House of Delegates for week ending Jan. 19
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: By Jared Hunt Communications Director CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates completed its first full week of the 2018 regular session, passing its first bills and moving forward with legislation to streamline government and make it more efficient. House Bill 2869<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2869&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> was[Read More…]
