Report for the week ending Feb. 3, 2023 By Ann Ali, House Communications Director CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A total of 13 bills have completed the legislative process, one of which would create a program to allow volunteers to help clean West Virginia streams and rivers. Senate Bill 143 unanimously passed[Read More…]
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Opinion: West Virginia is a national leader in childhood immunizations – let’s stay protected
By Charles J. Mullett, MD, PhD, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine Kathryn S. Moffett, MD, FAAP Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WVU School of Medicine, and Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine West Virginia has long led the nation[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Education Committee advanced bill mandating public school educators teach lessons on the Holocaust and other genocides
West Virginia Education Association and American Federation of Teachers present results from Solutions for Success focus group meetings By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Education Committee advanced three bills on Thursday, including one mandating that public school educators teach lessons on the[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Thursday, Feb. 2
Thursday, Feb. 223rd 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…]
Poll: Most West Virginians oppose ‘Culture War’ bills, many young adults consider leaving
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A recent scientific poll indicates young West Virginians are unhappy with the Legislature’s focus on divisive social issues to the point that a majority would at least consider leaving the state if the restrictive bills are passed and the trend continues. “This validates[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association 2023 Advertising and Editorial Newspaper Contest site is open
Contest information and rules available here and emailed WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Press Association’s annual editorial and advertising competition website is now open and newspapers can begin uploading entries. WVPA Contest Coordinator Don Smith said the association is excited to see the work submitted. “We[Read More…]
A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is the most famous dog in the state, but she is not the only pet connected to the State Capitol. Numerous[Read More…]
Registration open for 2023 Women’s and Girls’ Day at the WV Legislature
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Registration is open for the West Virginia Women’s Commission’s (WVWC) 2023 Women’s and Girl’s Day at the Legislature, to be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Coalition for Truth and History to share poll numbers on direction of state
Event set for 12:15 p.m. at State Capitol WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Coalition for Truth and History has issued the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia Coalition for Truth and History and others. WHAT: News conference to release scientific poll numbers showing most West Virginians are[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Wednesday, Feb. 1
Wednesday, Feb. 122nd 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…]
