By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following a bit of procedural maneuvering, the members of the West Virginia House of Delegates managed to pass a bill Tuesday allocating nearly $200 million to fund the state’s Health and Human Services departments next fiscal year. The action marked the[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Tuesday, heard a presentation regarding medication-assisted treatment and behavioral interventions in prisons, and their effects on reducing recidivism.  Joining the meeting via Microsoft Teams to deliver the presentation was[Read More…]

By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Hospital visits can be stressful events, especially for children. WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital wants to alleviate some of that stress for patients and their families when the upcoming WVU Medicine Children’s Outpatient Center opens its doors. The Mario Lemieux Foundation will help[Read More…]

By Hannah Heiskell, The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A popular event for Charleston-area bookworms is back on the schedule for this fall. The 21st West Virginia Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. A handful of bestselling national authors will give presentations[Read More…]

By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — For Barry Allen, it’s all about giving back — and also setting the example. He’s putting that philosophy into action through a planned hotel, restaurant, retail and event center downtown that will replace the former Wheeling Coffee & Spice Co. and National[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health, during the first official day of the May Interim Session on Monday, heard an overview of the radiological health program from West Virginia’s Environmental Health Services Director Jason Frame. “The radiological health program[Read More…]

By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Progress made on the statewide regulation of kratom and select hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales was discussed on Monday during the interim meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary. Representatives from three state agencies, Derek Walker, assistant deputy tax[Read More…]

By Bill Lynch, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Vandalia Gathering returns to the Capitol Complex this weekend. Each year, the state’s traditional Appalachian life festival rounds up everything from cloggers and roasted ears of corn to semi-professional liars and crafters. Along with arts, crafts, storytellers and food, the festival[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an abbreviated meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, on Monday, committee members heard remarks from Acting Cabinet Secretary Larry Pack with the West Virginia Department of Revenue.  “We’ve got a good story to tell in West Virginia,” Pack[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers gaveled in for the first special session of 2024, with senators quickly passing eight out of 15 bills Sunday. Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation Friday calling the West Virginia Legislature into special session, with the state[Read More…]