WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $420,000 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to strengthen regional economic development planning in West Virginia. The funding will support designing and implementing comprehensive economic development strategies (CEDS) through four regional planning and[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has gallbladder surgery on Monday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The office of issued the following statement on Monday: “Gov. Jim Justice underwent routine and successful gallbladder removal surgery this afternoon. Despite never having gallbladder issues before, he had a sudden flare-up last Thursday evening. After consultation with his doctors, they recommended it be removed.” [Read More…]
US Senator Manchin announces $1.2 billion in federal funding for West Virginia broadband projects
WV Press Release Shairng CHARLESTON, W.VA. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, today announced $1,210,800,969.85 in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This funding was allocated based on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito announces West Virginia to receive $1.21 billion for internet connectivity through bipartisan infrastructure law
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., a member of both the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Appropriations Committees, and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Monday announced that West Virginia will receive $1,210,800,969.85in funding through the Broadband Equity, Access and[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Department of Education hosts INVEST Conference this week
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. —The WV Department of Education has issued the following media advisory: The WV Department of Education will hosts INVEST Conference with hundreds of educator teams participate to focus on student learning WHAT: West Virginia Department of Education INVEST Conference (Infuse, Network, Value, Engage, Support,[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey to give update on opioid settlements on Monday at 11 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the West Virginia Attorney General has issued the following media advisory: West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will give major updates regarding opioid settlements. WHO: Attorney General Morrisey WHAT: Important updates on opioid settlements WHEN: Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Attorney General’s Library OUT-OF-TOWN MEDIA: Video[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $25.8 million for three West Virginia transportation projects
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,852,107 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia transportation projects. The funding will be used to upgrade and improve transportation infrastructure in Parkersburg, construct a multipurpose transit[Read More…]
Voter registration reminder postcards encourage West Virginians to update address or cancel if necessary
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Official election mail in the form of a postcard will soon be sent to 15,860 West Virginia voters who may have moved without updating or canceling their voter registration. These potential movers did not notify the U.S. Postal Service of any changes of[Read More…]
Political Advisory: Mac Warner launches Gun Owners Coalition
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Press Association, as a public service to residents and political candidates, will share “Political” advisories outlining announcements, public appearances, campaign events and fundraising efforts by candidates for federal, statewide and legislative offices. Candidates are encouraged to share details with WV[Read More…]
W.Va. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Capito continuing community discussions on legislative issues with meeting in Martinsburg on Thursday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Judiciary Committee Chairman Moore Capito, R-Kanawha, plans to spend the months outside the regular legislative session working with his House colleagues to travel the state and listen. On Thursday, there was a community meeting and listening session in Martinsburg at the Robert[Read More…]