CHARLESTON, W.Va. – W.Va. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, today said West Virginia’s public employees – unlike their counterparts in the federal government and private sector workers – will once again remain protected from the costs of health care inflation over the coming year thanks to strong, conservative budget leadership[Read More…]
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NCWV Airport to receive more than $2.7 million in federal funding
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia Airport will receive more than $2.7 million for its Essential Air Service program, according to the state’s senators. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced $2,799,357 from the Department of Transportation that will[Read More…]
Editorial: Good to see W.Va. state revenue bounce back
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail: We’re glad to see state revenue numbers for September cut into what was shaping up to be a $50 million budget shortfall for West Virginia’s state government. The state exceeded revenue projections by about $20 million, or 4 percent, according to an article by the Gazette-Mail’s[Read More…]
Campaign Updates: Justice for Governor sharing news on First Lady’s push for Communities in School program
From the Justice for Governor campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Communities In Schools program in West Virginia is expanding to eight counties in the 2019-2020 school year and First Lady Cathy Justice said she will not stop there. She has hopes for the program (CIS), that is set up to[Read More…]
W.Va. state auditor speaks on state transparency with ‘Project Mountaineer’
By Breanna Francis, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia State Auditor John B. McCuskey said during a visit to the Eastern Panhandle Wednesday that a newly launched transparency site project aims to support small municipalities in the Mountain State and give the public ready access to information[Read More…]
WVU’s partnership with NASA continues soaring with $25 million contract
From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University students will be able to help ensure space travel is safe for future explorers thanks to the continuation of a long-standing partnership with NASA announced Wednesday (Oct. 2). NASA approved a contract of up to $24.9 million for support services at the[Read More…]
Editorial: Burning ban is essential during statewide drought in W.Va.
From The Exponent Telegram: We had very little rain in West Virginia during September, and we’re now feeling the effects. And with no relief in the forecast, we need to exercise caution. North Central West Virginia is now classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor as D0, which means abnormally dry.[Read More…]
Past month was hottest, driest September on record for much of W.Va.
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail October’s arrival in West Virginia feels more like the dog days of summer than the traditional time to search closets and dressers for long-sleeved shirts and sweaters. After three West Virginia cities endured their hottest Septembers on record, record-high temperatures for both Oct. 1 and[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Press financial snapshot graphic available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has shared a Financial snapshot graphic on the editors’ email list. It’s provided as a stand-alone feature or to be used with coverage of the preparation of W.Va. state agency budgets. It is prepared with the assistance of the W.VA. Senate Financial[Read More…]
32nd Annual Buffalo Octoberfest set for Oct. 19
BUFFALO, W.Va. — The public has an open invitation to attend the 32nd Annual Buffalo Octoberfest, set for Oct. 19 at the Buffalo Shopping Center in Buffalo. The annual Putnam County event offers free admission and free parking. Starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m., the Buffalo Octoberfest[Read More…]
