Tuesday, Feb. 2142nd 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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At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Finance advances six bills to reallocate state funds
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A total of six bills relating to the reallocation of funding were advanced Monday, during an expedited meeting of the House Committee on Finance. HB 3013, which seeks to authorize Jefferson County Commissioners to levy a “special district excise tax,” was[Read More…]
Media Advisory: First full state house proclamation & recognition of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier today at WV State Capitol
Ceremony in House of Delegates at 10 a.m. and the State Senate at 11 a.m. WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has issued the following media advisory and press release. What: West Virginia will become the first state[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Monday, Feb. 20
Monday, Feb. 2041st 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: 9 A.M. – PUBLIC HEARING[Read More…]
Corrected Media Advisory: First full state house proclamation & recognition of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier set for Feb. 20 at WV State Capitol
WV Press Release Sharing EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been corrected to show the property day of the week for Feb. 20 Monday, Feb. 20. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has issued the following media advisory and press release. What: West[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin and Capito announced $17.6 million to support quality, affordable housing for all West Virginians
WV Press Release Sharing Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $17,633,800 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 30 housing authorities across the state to help ensure quality, affordable housing for[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Displays around the Rotunda
WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Press Association works to promote the many organizations, industries and groups who visit the Capitol during the 60-day session. Here are some photos from today’s exhibits:
Media Advisory: First full state house proclamation & recognition of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier set for Feb. 20 at WV State Capitol
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has issued the following media advisory and press release. What: West Virginia will become the first state to publicly recognize and support the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Judiciary advances Securities Restitution Assistance Fund – SB 576
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill designed to provide some financial relief for state residents who have become victims of investment scams is progressing through the legislative process. On Wednesday, SB 576 (Securities Restitution Assistance Fund), was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Championed by[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Thursday, Feb. 16
Thursday, Feb. 1637th 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…]
