WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Charleston attorney Ashton Bias is now the Bar Admissions Administrator for West Virginia. The Bar Admissions Administrator works for the Supreme Court of Appeals with the Board of Law Examiners (Board). The Board consists of seven members of the West Virginia State Bar[Read More…]
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West Virginia PEIA Finance Board public hearings start this evening; See plan handout here
Four meetings scheduled around the state; board decision expected on Thursday WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — In light of recent benefit changes enacted by the West Virginia Legislature, the state’s Public Employees Insurance Agency will be making changes to the Plan Year 2024 Financial Plan (effective July 1, 2023). [Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia Gov. Justice to open 2023 Gold Rush with ceremonial stocking ceremony at Babcock State Park
Governor to announce new trail to New River WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor of West Virginia has announced the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Brett McMillion, West Virginia[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Department of Education celebrates sponsors and Grow Your Own Teacher Prep Scholars Inaugural Class on Tuesday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — he West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will welcome program sponsors and approximately 100 students to Charleston who are participating in the inaugural class of the TeachWV Grow Your Own Pathway to Teaching initiative. The program, which[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito discusses Mexico trip, RESTRICT Act
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., briefed reporters Thursday on her recent trip to Mexico and a bill meant to limit the effects of social media apps and other tech products used by foreign governments. Capito, R-W.Va., held one of[Read More…]
Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties ahead of potentially hazardous weather
Friday/Saturday forecast predicts heavy precipitation, high winds, and potential flooding for parts of the state CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Ahead of expected heavy rainfall and high winds across the state, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties. VIEW THE STATE OF PREPAREDNESS The National Weather[Read More…]
Contest Deadline Extension: The West Virginia Press Association 2023 Advertising and Editorial Newspaper Contest deadline is being extended until March 27
Contest information and rules available here and emailed WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With multiple newspapers requesting deadline extensions … and understanding that the legislative session and state basketball tournaments represent extraordinary work for staff members … the West Virginia Press Association is extending its contest deadline until[Read More…]
USDA makes grants available for people in rural West Virginia to repair homes damaged by severe storms and flooding in 2022
By WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by severe storms and flooding in 2022. The homes must be located in presidentially declared disaster areas.[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice signs four coal-related bills at John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County
WV Press Release Sharing PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice signed four bills all related to West Virginia’s Coal industry today. The ceremony took place in front of a packed room at the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County. The John Amos Plant has a nameplate rating of 2,933[Read More…]
Foundation set to distribute West Virginia’s opioid lawsuit settlement money
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph A bill to create a foundation to manage about $1 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money coming to West Virginia has been signed by Gov. Jim Justice. Senate Bill 674 officially recognizes the West Virginia First Foundation and authorizes Justice to make appointments to[Read More…]
