By TAYLOR STUCK, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — When the West Virginia legislative session began Wednesday, one face was missing from the sea of local delegates. Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, was confined to his bed for the week, per doctors’ orders, as he continues to recover from surgery to donate his[Read More…]
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Afghan refugee finds peace in W.Va. amid national immigration debate
By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Najib Ahmad Bakhtari found safety in the West Virginia hills when last year he left the danger and unrest in his home country of Afghanistan. The 28-year-old is a refugee. He is one of three refugees the state accepted in 2019, up[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Democratic legislators to address pre-existing conditions legislation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislative Democrats has issued the following media advisory: Senator Rich Lindsay (D-Kanawha), Delegate Shawn Fluharty (D-Ohio) and other Democratic legislators will address current legislation affecting insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions. WHEN: Monday, January 13th at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Governor’s Press Conference Room State Capitol,[Read More…]
W.Va. SBDC announces new Innovation-Technology initiative and the launch of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) has launched a new specialized service called the Innovation-Technology program. “The Innovation-Technology program – or ‘In-Tech’ for short – will provide business coaching and technical assistance to West Virginia businesses driven to become more competitive by launching a new product[Read More…]
TechConnectWV hosting SBIR-STTR bootcamps across West Virginia in 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – TechConnect West Virginia, in partnership with the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, is hosting a series of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) bootcamps in the state in 2020 as part of its recently launched “Bridging the Ecosystem in Science &[Read More…]
Iranian threat defines West Virginia’s lead in election cyber preparations
From the office of the W.Va. Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued a special advisory to local election officials on Tuesday in response to heightened cyber threats due to recent events related to Iran and the increased risk of geopolitical tensions. The office[Read More…]
West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services request increase in legislative funding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services (WVDSCS) laid out its legislative agenda recently, an increase in reimbursement funding for necessary services like meal delivery and in-home care. “West Virginia seniors have been virtually ignored for over 10 years, receiving only $1.05 increase in reimbursement[Read More…]
W.Va. gubernatorial candidates build campaign coffers before filing period
By Steven Allan Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several Republican and Democratic candidates for governor of West Virginia ended 2019 with thousands of dollars in campaign contributions going into the candidate filing period starting Monday. Campaign finance reports for the 4th quarter of 2019 — covering campaign[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Tight finances result in low-key start to W.Va. Legislature session
By Phil Kabler, For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A combination of an election year and tight state finances has resulted in the 2020 regular session of the state Legislature getting off to a fairly low-key start. The 60-day regular session got underway Wednesday, featuring Gov. Jim Justice’s[Read More…]
This week in the W.Va. House of Delegates
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates for the week ending Jan. 10, 2020: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates gaveled in the second regular session of the 84th Legislature last Wednesday, with leadership focused on advancing bills that can spur economic development, increase business investment and help more West[Read More…]