Bipartisan legislation supports institutions fundamental to hometown communities Staff | America’s Newspapers WASHINGTON, D.C. — New legislation to support local newsrooms and local advertisers has been introduced in the 118th Congress. The Community News & Small Business Support Act was introduced by Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-1),[Read More…]
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Editor & Publisher: The Community News and Small Business Support Act offering tax credits to local/community news publishers and businesses that advertise
New Congressional bill offers a lifeline to local news media and their small-business partners Gretchen A. Peck | Editor & Publisher WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) introduced the Community News and Small Business Support Act (H.R.4756) to the U.S. House of Representatives with co-sponsor Suzan DelBene (D-WA). At its[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announces $2.3 million to strengthen healthcare services, workforce across West Virginia
Wv Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $2,389,143 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services and bolster the healthcare workforce throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically support expanding an[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announces $1.5 million to reimburse the West Virginia National Guard for COVID-19 costs
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,565,749 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Office of the Adjutant General of West Virginia. The funding will reimburse costs accrued during[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court in support of Mountain Valley Pipeline
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, filed an Amicus Curiae — Friend of the Court — brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC’s, emergency application to vacate the stays of[Read More…]
Presidential speculation follows U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin to ‘No Labels’ event in New Hampshire
By Steven Allen Adams, for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is avoiding all labels for his political future, but a speech Monday at a public policy event in New Hampshire is stoking further speculation for a presidential run. Manchin, D-W.Va., was the keynote speaker Monday evening[Read More…]
West Virginia State Treasurer Moore announces record-shattering $26.8 million in unclaimed property returned in past fiscal year
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore has announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned a new record-high $26.8 million worth of unclaimed property to individuals, businesses and organizations during the last fiscal year – over $8 million more than the previous record set during the[Read More…]
WVDOH accepts bids for ADA ramp projects throughout West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Projects to install or upgrade ADA curb ramps in nearly two dozen communities around West Virginia are among 20 projects included in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The projects are a part of[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Education announces five finalists for School Service Personnel of the Year
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced five finalists for the 2024 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year. This honor recognizes the outstanding contributions of public education staff members who have shown exceptional skill, and commitment and have earned the respect[Read More…]
W.Va. GOP gubernatorial candidates raise over $2.13 million in contributions in second quarter
By Roger Adkins and Mike Tony, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s still early in the West Virginia governor’s race, but the campaign coffers of candidates vying for the Republican nomination are already swelling. Candidates in the crowded GOP field raised over $2.13 million in total contributions in the second quarter[Read More…]
