Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, March 6, 202059th Day of the Legislative Session From the Activity Calendar: WVACTE Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas, AARP Legislative Dinner; Upper House and Senate Rotundas, 5 p.m. STATE SENATE: The Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 62: Requesting study[Read More…]
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W.Va. Speaker of House of Delegates Hanshaw comments on W.Va. Senate passage of West Virginia Impact Fund
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today issued the following statement after the state Senate voted 30-3 to pass House Bill 4001, which creates the West Virginia Impact Fund. “I thank my colleagues in the Senate for their thorough consideration and overwhelming[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito requests update on TSA protocols for handling airport passengers with coronavirus symptoms
Release from office of U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Wednesday requested an update on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protocols for passengers showing symptoms of the coronavirus. Sen. Capito, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,[Read More…]
W.Va. state government leaders meet on coronavirus; Governor Justice issues ‘State of Preparedness’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and key members of his administration and medical experts from across the state gathered Wednesday to coordinate precautionary measures and continue preparations and planning for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Following the meeting at the State Capitol, Gov. Justice announced that he has issued a State[Read More…]
W.VA. newspapers enhancing printed legal ads for public notices with online access at no cost
Industry-funded website also delivers legal ads by email W.Va. Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents, business and community leaders, government officials and legislators know to look for legal ads for public notice in their community newspapers. But they can also look online and in their email “inbox” as[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice, tourism officials unveil new West Virginia Vacation Guide
First-ever state parks guide and updated highway map to accompany piece Release from the W.Va. Tourism Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice Wednesday unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide, a travel inspiration magazine dedicated solely to promoting Almost Heaven, West Virginia. “Nowhere else can you experience the beauty[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate Judiciary Committee changes House foster care bill
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday changed the funding components of the foster care bill from the House, causing Democrats in the Senate Finance Committee to find ways to re-insert the provisions. Judiciary amended House Bill 4092, a bill designed[Read More…]
Digital Relativity’s partners win big at the West Virginia American Advertising Awards
Release from Digital Relativity: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eight of Digital Relativity’s partners took home honors during West Virginia’s American Advertising Awards this year. Digital Relativity, a full-service tradigital agency, worked with the West Virginia Tourism Office, New River Gorge Convention & Visitors Bureau, Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, West[Read More…]
House passes its version of budget, setting up showdown with Senate over spending priorities
By PHIL KABLER, HD Media CHARLESTON — After more than four hours of debate — including the rejection of more than a dozen amendments to increase spending for various programs — the West Virginia House of Delegates passed its version of the budget bill on a 95-5 vote Wednesday, setting[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. House Democrats question Republican budget priorities
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates Democrats: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Democratic Caucus in the West Virginia House of Delegates is questioning Republican priorities after a protracted floor debate on Wednesday afternoon about the state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2020. “Republican leadership has chosen to pass[Read More…]
