WVPA Updates and Alerts

News, alerts and updates from and about the West Virginia Press Association

Media Advisory: U.S. Senator Manchin issues statement, holding media availability this afternoon in Charleston on securing Mountain Valley Pipeline

MVP Roundtable and Press Availability set for 3:30 pm in Charleston WV Press Release Sharing: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has scheduled a media available this afternoon and released a statement after voting for the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement to secure[Read More…]

National Newspaper Association criticizes continuing postage rate increases

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A House Committee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service has received a statement from the National Newspaper Association and others in a broad coalition of mailing and package shipping groups that criticizes the twice-yearly postage increases implemented by USPS.  The Coalition for a 21st Century[Read More…]

Media Advisory: West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s Manufacturing and Energy Growth Summit to be held at Oglebay

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) is pleased to announce our upcoming Manufacturing and Energy Growth Summit taking place on May 1-2, 2023 at Oglebay Resort (Wheeling, W.Va.). This annual event brings together industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss the latest trends,[Read More…]

Media Advisory: WVU experts address health, environmental and regulatory concerns following Ohio train derailment

WV Press Note: WVU’s Expert Database is an available resource for all media in the state. West Virginia University experts can provide commentary, insights and opinions on various news topics. Search for an expert by name, title, area of expertise or college/school/department in the Experts Database at WVU Today. By WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va.[Read More…]

Media Advisory: Roberts to announce candidacy for President of the United States at 1 p.m. today State Capitol

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia native Rollan Roberts has issued the following media advisory on the announcement of his candidacy for President of the United States. Roberts, who has worked in diplomacy at the national and international level, is the son of State Senator Rollan A,[Read More…]

Media Advisory: Governor Justice, legislative and industry leaders are the featured speakers at this week’s GO-WV winter meeting

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Gas and Oil Association of WV has issued the following media advisory: The 2023 Winter Meeting of GO-WV will take place Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18- 19, at the Marriott Town Center Hotel in Charleston. Highlights for both days include: Wednesday, Jan. 18[Read More…]

Media Advisory: Roberts to announce candidacy for President of the United States on Friday at State Capitol

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia native Rollan Roberts has issued the following media advisory on the announcement of his candidacy for President of the United States. Roberts, who has worked in diplomacy at the national and international level, is the son of State Senator Rollan A,[Read More…]

Media Alert: Transcript of Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State Address will be posted to Governor’s website following tonight’s speech

WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice tonight will deliver his seventh State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber. Media: A full transcript of the speech and additional content will be posted after the address to the Governor’s[Read More…]

Media Alert: WV Press Legislative Lookahead Resource Page updated from Friday’s presentations

Video will be available on Saturday for Leadership presentations, panels on key economic indicators for 2023, workforce issues and education WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Photos and links are available from the annual West Virginia Press Association Legislative Lookahead on Friday at the West Virginia Culture Center on the Capitol[Read More…]

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