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W.Va. legislative interim meeting schedules set for Dec. 16-17
WV Press InSight video helps public understand the process WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature’s next interim meetings are set for Dec. 16-17. It’s the last interim meetings before the start of the 2020 Legislative Session, which kicks off with the State of the State on[Read More…]
Register today: Webinar on W.Va. Campaign Finance Reporting System set for Thursday, Dec. 5
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the news media across West Virginia are asked to register ASAP for Thursday’s webinar on the state’s Campaign Finance Reporting System. The webinar is set for 2 p.m. on this Thursday, Dec. 5. To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wv-press-webinar-wvas-campaign-finance-reporting-system-tickets-84596116261 WV Press encourages at least one reporter or editor from each[Read More…]
Economic impact study requested for plan to connect Interstate 68 with W.Va. 2 in Marshall County
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — The next route toward a proposed expansion of Interstate 68 to connect it with W.Va. 2 in Marshall County is an economic impact study. Robert Miller, executive director of the W.Va. 2 and I-68 Authority, sent a letter requesting the[Read More…]
Jump in utility property tax assessments means $30M windfall for schools, counties
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. State Board of Public Works members gave final approval Monday to public utility property tax assessments totaling $12.55 billion for the 2019 tax year, a nearly 12 percent jump spurred primarily by natural gas pipeline construction. That should mean an extra $30[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General fires back at Frontier, U.S. Attorney
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Attorney General pushed back in a Nov. 27 court filing on efforts by parties in a lawsuit against Frontier West Virginia to prevent the state from recouping millions in penalties from a botched broadband implementation nearly[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Register today for WVPA Legislative LookAhead on Jan. 3, 2020
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10 things to know: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOUSE REPORT TO OUTLINE EVIDENCE FOR TRUMP IMPEACHMENT The findings will lay[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce more than $1 million for instructure improvements in Wellsburg, W.Va.
From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $1,073,250 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which will be used to increase the capacity of storm sewers in Wellsburg, West[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $450,000 for defense research at WVU
From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $451,523 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). Funding will support[Read More…]
