By Steven Allan Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 90 candidates filed paperwork to run for statewide and legislative offices on the first day of the candidate filing period Monday. The candidate filing period to be placed on the ballots for the Tuesday, May 12 Democratic[Read More…]
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WVU Reed College of Media launches fellowship to support local newspaper ownership
Knight Foundation investment supporting plan MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Aspiring journalists looking for a pathway to newspaper ownership will get a leg up at West Virginia University thanks to the nation’s only fellowship program designed to maintain and strengthen local news ownership. “Many current owners are aging and ready to retire but have[Read More…]
Media Advisory: 7th Annual Budget Breakfast set for Wednesday: Impact of proposed corporate tax cuts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy has issued the following media advisory: What: 7th annual Budget Breakfast Where/When: Charleston Marriott Town Center. Wednesday, January 15. Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM. Program runs 7:50 – 9:00 AM. Who: WVCBP Executive Director Ted Boettner will provide overview of governor’s proposed budget[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Breakfast set for Thursday, Feb. 6, at Culture Center at Capitol Complex
Evening Media Social set for Feb. 5 at Embassy Suites in Charleston WV Press Association Release CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. The Legislative Breakfast provides a mid-session update on bills and[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, Treasurer Perdue transfer $20 million to General Revenue Fund for FY2020
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue held a joint press conference today, announcing that Treasurer Perdue’s office is transferring an additional $20 million to the state’s General Revenue Fund for Fiscal Year 2020. “What I love is the fact[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Woody Thrasher files as a Republican candidate for Governor
Press Release from the Thrasher Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Conservative businessman Woody Thrasher wasted no time Monday, the first day to officially file for office in West Virginia. Joined by dozens of supporters in Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office, Thrasher made clear his plans for Governor. “We’ve lost 37,000[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Labor lawyer Sam Brown Petsonk filed for Attorney General of West Virginia
Press Release from the Petsonk Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Labor lawyer Sam Brown Petsonk officially filed papers on Monday with the Secretary of State to be on the ballot for Attorney General of West Virginia in November. “Since I announced my candidacy in June, I’ve traveled all over this state[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Michael Folk, Republican candidate for West Virginia Governor, issues statement on filing
From the Folk Campaign: MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Michael “Mike” Folk announced he would officially file for Governor on Jan. 13, 2020. Folk said he will file at the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office located at the Eastern Panhandle Business Hub, 229 East Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401. Press Inquiries: 304-279-6797 or [email protected]
W.Va. First Lady announces ‘Create a Quarter for West Virginia’ contest
Press Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – First Lady Cathy Justice is excited to announce the Create a Quarter for West Virginia contest in honor of Presidents’ Day in February. This will be the sixth installment of the First Lady’s Student Artist Series, an initiative that promotes the importance[Read More…]
Opinion: GOP Albatross
By James A. Haught Every schoolchild knows that the Ancient Mariner was forced to wear a dead albatross around his neck. I think America’s Republican Party wears a dying albatross: white evangelicals who are both the GOP’s life-support system and also a curse upon Republicans. The conservative party couldn’t survive without[Read More…]
