From the Thrasher Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has yet to acknowledge Republican primary opponent Woody Thrasher’s letter requesting “no-show Gov. Jim Justice stand on stage to debate.” Since Justice frequently turns over his gubernatorial duties to “senior advisor” Bray Cary, Thrasher this week asked Cary to show up instead. “Governor Justice’s weeks-long refusal to respond to[Read More…]
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Campaign Update: West Virginians for Life endorses Governor Jim Justice for re-election
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians for Life Political Action Committee (WVL-PAC), the internal political action committee of West Virginians for Life, the state’s largest and most influential pro-life organization, has announced the endorsement of incumbent Governor Jim Justice in the 2020 Election for Governor. “We commend Jim Justice for his support of pro-life[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Salango issues statement on AHF labor dispute
CHARLESTON, WV — Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango, Democratic candidate for governor, issued the following statement in support of the 500 AHF workers in Beverly, WV: “I’m proud to stand with the hardworking men and women of AHF who are fighting for the respect they deserve and a contract that will protect their[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Gov. Justice to sign HB 4007, The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Monday at 2 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has issued the following media Advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, members of the West Virginia Legislature. WHAT: Gov. Justice will ceremonially sign House Bill 4007, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. WHEN: Monday, March 2, 2020, at 2 p.m. WHERE: Governor’s Reception Room, West Wing, State Capitol.
Media Advisory: NMI visiting Huntington to interview ‘Rosie the Riveters’ and promote women in manufacturing
Release from “Thanks! Plain and Simple, Inc.” HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Constance Thompson, senior director of Women’s Engagement at the National Manufacturing Institute (NMI) in Washington, will visit Huntington on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, to honor Rosie The Riveters’ encouraging women to enter manufacturing careers to improve American manufacturing[Read More…]
Opinion: Drunk driving deaths have fallen 60 percent in W.Va. since 2008; SB 130 would reverse that progress
By Helen Witty National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving State lawmakers are about to make it easier to drive drunk in West Virginia. Since 2008, drivers arrested for DUI immediately lose their license for at least four months. The only way to drive during this period is with an[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Democrat legislators to address public health legislation at 9:30 a.m. Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Democrat legislators has issued the following media advisory: Senator John Unger, D-Berkeley, and Senator Ron Stollings, D-Boone, in addition to other legislators, will address legislation surrounding public health issues. WHEN: Monday, March 2nd at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Governor’s Conference Room State Capitol,[Read More…]
Adams hired as new business advisor for WV Hive Network
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Hive Network has hired Peni Adams as a Business Advisor. A lifelong resident of the Mountain State, Adams brings a vast array of business and life experiences to customers of the WV Hive. She has worked for the State of West Virginia, McDowell County[Read More…]
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month in W.Va.
1 in 50 West Virginians Affected Release from The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.VA. — March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and a statewide problem gambling treatment group is urging anyone who feels their gambling activity may be crossing a line to get a free, anonymous screening. The Problem Gamblers Help Network[Read More…]
Lincoln County, W.Va., Schools seeking Superintendent; deadline to apply for position is March 13
Release from West Virginia School Boards Association HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County Schools seeking Superintendent; deadline to apply for position is March 13 The Lincoln County Board of Education is seeking applications for the position of Lincoln County Schools Superintendent. The Lincoln County Board has retained the West Virginia School Board[Read More…]