WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today released the below statement following the United States Supreme Court decision in favor of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline: “Our country has experienced tremendous growth in energy production over the last[Read More…]
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West Virginia State Bar issues statement on social justice
Release from the West Virginia State Bar: CHARLESTON, WV, JUNE 12, 2020: The leadership of the West Virginia State Bar has been deeply troubled by the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The unrest we are witnessing stems from a desperate yearning for equal justice among all people in this[Read More…]
Fairness West Virginia issues statement on Title VII decision from the Supreme Court of the United States
Release from Fairness West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fairness West Virginia Executive Director Andrew Schneider released the following statement concerning the Title VII decision from the Supreme Court of the United States: The Supreme Court of the United States ruled this morning that employers who fire someone because of their[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor’s press briefing at 11 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Monday, June 15, 2020, at 11 a.m. West Virginians can watch the live stream of this[Read More…]
West Virginia Association of Counties shares results of county courthouse races from primary elections in all 55 counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Association of Counties has shared its unofficial results from county races in all 55 counties in Tuesday’s Primary Election. “The WV Press Association appreciates the West Virginia Association of Counties and Executive Director Jonathan Adler and his staff providing this quick and easy review of[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 2,233 positive cases, 86 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 1.80
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12 West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 2,233 Total Lab Results reported – 123,963 Cumulative positive test percentage, 1.80 Total Deaths – 86 After[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: To help West Virginia reopen safely, WVU researchers develop new COVID-19 tests
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — COVID-19 tests are in short supply. The companies that make the necessary chemicals — called reagents — can’t keep up with demand. But researchers at West Virginia University are developing new tests on their own to identify who has COVID-19 now and who had it in the[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 2,212 positive cases, 85 deaths as of 10 a.m. today; Cumulative positive test percentage, 1.83
WV Press Update: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11 West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 2,212 Total Lab Results reported – 121,044 Cumulative positive test percentage, 1.83 Total Deaths – 85 After[Read More…]
West Virginia Health Care Association issues statement regarding nursing home reopening guidelines
West Virginia Health Care Association issues statement regarding nursing home reopening guidelines Release from the WVHCA: (CHARLESTON – June 10, 2020) — The West Virginia Health Care Association’s CEO, Marty Wright, issued the following statement following todays’ statement by Governor Jim Justice on nursing home visitations: “West Virginia nursing homes await[Read More…]
Tennant looks forward to fall match up in West Virginia Secretary of State’s race
Release from the Natalie Tennant Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The race for Secretary of State is now set after West Virginia’s primary election has concluded – and Democrat candidate Natalie Tennant is ready for a spirited campaign going toward the November general election. Tennant is gunning to win back the position[Read More…]
