New web page launched with FAQs, checklist of necessary documentation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ Commissioner Everett Frazier announced today the launch of a new, West Virginia specific, REAL ID site dedicated to helping customers know exactly what they need to bring to a Regional Office to[Read More…]
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AHF, union continue negotiations at W.VA. hardwood plant
Workers at Randolph County facility return to work, strike on hold BEVERLY, W.Va. — AHF Products’ employees returned to work at the Beverly hardwood plant on Monday after voting down a proposed contract Sunday. AHF, a subsidiary of American Industrial Partners, purchased the plant from Armstrong Flooring in 2018 before[Read More…]
Harpers Ferry tourism project bill passes House of Delegates
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS, Special to The Journal of Martinsburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates concurred Monday with a Senate bill aimed at Harpers Ferry and the decades-long tug of war between the town council and owners of the historic Hill Top House hotel. Senate Bill[Read More…]
Beckley basketball case spurs W.Va. lawmakers to amend race discrimination law
By Erin Beck, The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.VA. – After a Beckley mother told lawmakers that her son was barred from playing high school basketball games because of his dreadlocks, the West Virginia Senate’s Committee on the Judiciary passed a bill on Monday clarifying that state law prohibiting racial discrimination includes mistreatment based[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate passes tax bill by 1 vote; Companion legislation – SJR 9 – up today
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following more than two hours of debate Monday, the West Virginia Senate passed a bill that could reduce property taxes for manufacturers and car owners while raising the sales tax and taxes on tobacco products. The bill passed by just one[Read More…]
W.Va. manufacturers applaud Senate leaders on tax relief passage
Release from the W.Va. Manufacturers Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Under the watchful eyes of many West Virginia manufacturers, the Senate has approved legislation to provide relief to all West Virginians who pay vehicle taxes plus retailers and manufacturers. The Senate approved Senate Bill 837 by a vote of 17-16. The[Read More…]
Philanthropy West Virginia welcomes new board members
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Philanthropy West Virginia’s membership has elected Megan Hannah of WV American Water and Elizabeth Pellegrin of the Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation to their first three-year term on the board of directors (2020 to 2023). They join a dynamic and diverse team of leaders on Philanthropy West[Read More…]
WVU’s strength in entrepreneurship and innovation bolstered by alignment of resources
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— West Virginia University’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship resources that fuel the creation of businesses from idea to market is stronger than ever. In an effort to support growing campus resources in the innovation space, WVU is aligning these resources to allow for a more streamlined[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Secretary of State Warner to speak on foreign influence in American elections at University of Charleston
Talk open to the public and set for Frankenburger Art Gallery at 7 p.m., Wednesday CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner will speak on foreign influence in American election and efforts to protect elections in 2020 at an event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the University of[Read More…]
