Thursday, March 958th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: SENATE SENATE CALENDAR The Senate[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice signs HB 2526 – ‘largest tax cut in West Virginia history’ – into law
Reform package includes triggers to completely eliminate Personal Income Tax over time WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremony Tuesday to officially sign HB 2526, the largest tax cut in West Virginia history. “It’s not often that you have the largest tax cut in the history of[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Committee on Government Organization considers real estate licensing requirements, combining municipal, county operations
By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Committee on Government Organization, on Wednesday, considered several pieces of legislation, including HB 3354, which seeks to, “authorize municipalities to combine operations with other municipalities and counties to provide governmental services.” As explained in the text of the[Read More…]
Teach for America Appalachia approved by WV Board of Education
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) approved the application for the approval of Teach for America Appalachia (TFAA) to provide a teacher certification program in West Virginia. The program is among the four approved under the West Virginia Department of Education’s (WVDE) Option[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice announces Delta Cooling Towers to expand operations in Barbour County, invest $6.7 million
West Virginia Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Delta Cooling Towers (Delta), a company that offers precision climate control solutions, including cooling towers and HVAC equipment, will create 30 new jobs over 5 years and retain 26 jobs in Barbour County. “I am very excited[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Wednesday
Wednesday, March 857th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: SENATE SENATE CALENDAR The Senate[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Military Committee looks at National Guard allowances, memorial
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Military Committee, on Monday, considered HB 3233, which addresses uniform and equipment allowances for members of the W.Va. National Guard. Also considered was HB 3398, a bill which seeks to establish the “West Virginia Memorial to Fallen Heroes of[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Press will share photos of all girls and boys state basketball tournament with WVPA newspapers
Photographers available with the support of Mister Bee Potato Chips WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will again be providing newspapers with photos of each basketball game at the WVSSAC Girls and Boys State Basketball tournaments. The effort covers all five days, including Saturday’s championship[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Tuesday
Tuesday, March 756th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: SENATE SENATE CALENDAR The Senate[Read More…]
Our Next Energy to build battery storage system manufacturing facility in Jackson County, W.Va.
Governor Justice makes announcement, points out over 100 new jobs with hiring starting in 2024 WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, has entered into an agreement with the State of West Virginia to locate its Aries Grid battery[Read More…]
