Senator Randy Smith: ‘… the Governor is a hypocrite’ By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I can tell you first hand that the governor is a hypocrite.” That’s what Senator Randy Smith, R-Tucker, told W.Va. Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy on Tuesday, during a contentious meeting of the[Read More…]
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Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committees schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 18
Wednesday, Jan. 188th 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: Jan Lilly-Stewart Disability Advocacy, Upper[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. House of Delegates Democrats to discuss personal income tax plan on Wednesday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates has issued the following media advisory: Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates will discuss tax proposal. WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 18 10:45 a.m. | immediately prior to 11 a.m. floor session[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Late this afternoon, upon the sudden onset of symptoms, Gov. Jim Justice immediately sought a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at home. He is being treated by several[Read More…]
WV Press at the Legislature: ACLU of West Virginia Day brings many to the State Capitol
WV Press Photos CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The ACLU of West Virginia had organizations in the Senate Rotunda on Tuesday.
WV Press at the Legislature: Black Diamond Girl Scouts visit the Capitol
WV Press Photos CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Girl Scout Troop 10407 of Teays Valley visited the State Capitol on Tuesday during Black Diamond Girl Scout Day.
Opinion: Mac Warner will fight for West Virginia
By Mac Warner WV Secretary of State Last week, the Dominion Post in Morgantown inexplicably attacked my gubernatorial campaign announcement where I said the Governor of West Virginia needs to protect our citizens, our businesses, and our communities from rogue DC policies. I meant what I said. One would think[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Roberts to announce candidacy for President of the United States on Friday at State Capitol
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia native Rollan Roberts has issued the following media advisory on the announcement of his candidacy for President of the United States. Roberts, who has worked in diplomacy at the national and international level, is the son of State Senator Rollan A,[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; five new pets today 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[Read More…]
WV Legislature: Senate Finance Committee hears budget presentations from Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor
By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate Finance Committee, on Monday, heard budget presentations from the offices of the Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor for the upcoming fiscal year. First to present was Attorney General Patrick Morrissey, who began by[Read More…]