By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another Republican lawmaker is calling for a return to the death penalty in West Virginia for specific cases, but others question the effectiveness of the death penalty. In a press release Monday, state Sen. Mike Stuart said the[Read More…]
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Candidates begin filing with West Virginia SOS for 2024 election cycle
By Charles Young, WV News/The State Journal CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Monday marked the official start of the 2024 election cycle as candidates began filing certificates of announcement with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office and local county clerk’s offices. Candidates have until midnight on Jan. 27 to file their[Read More…]
As WV inmate death count swells, advocates want governor, other leaders to act
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kimberly Burks knows her son isn’t coming back after two former West Virginia corrections officers pleaded guilty and six more have been charged by federal prosecutors following his death at a state-run jail in Raleigh County. That’s why she says she wants[Read More…]
Legislative interim committee hears update on statewide broadband progress
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kelly Workman, director of the state’s Office of Broadband, provided an update on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program during Monday’s interim meeting of the legislative Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure. According to Workman, the state[Read More…]
Area officials seek answers from WVDOH
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. – Area officials are hoping a united front will help to get answers concerning the maintenance, or lack thereof, of infrastructure from the West Virginia Division of Highways. Weirton Council met in special session Friday morning, unanimously approving a resolution authorizing[Read More…]
W.Va. VOAD facing investigation after recent Joint Committee on Flooding interim meeting
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In light of recent allegations surrounding the possible misappropriation of state funds by Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) leadership, the Joint Committee on Flooding has asked for increased investigations into the organization. During the interim committee’s Sunday meeting, Sen.[Read More…]
Statehouse Beat: Don’t count on low-key legislative session
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — I was running the numbers, and to my astonishment, this will be my 35th regular session of the Legislature, and my third in semi-retirement. I won’t bore you with how much things have changed at the statehouse over the past three and[Read More…]
Industry leaders share ideas to keep the state’s economic growth moving in a positive direction
Panelists spoke during the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead on Friday By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s economy is growing, but there is always more that can be done, according to industry leaders who spoke during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative[Read More…]
State healthcare leaders discuss need for more providers, lack of healthcare access, and abortion ban legislation during WVPA Legislative Lookahead
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Healthcare industry leaders joined together on Friday for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead, where they discussed healthcare priorities that should be considered during the upcoming legislative session. James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., president of the West Virginia School[Read More…]
Legislative leadership talks positive bipartisan cooperation during WV Press Association annual event
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Press Association’s (WVPA) 2024 “Legislative Lookahead” was held at Charleston’s Culture Center on Friday. The annual media event serves as a chance for reporters to hear from lawmakers, lobbyists, and stakeholders just ahead of the hectic first week of[Read More…]