By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Senate staff this week offered a briefing and handouts on some of the details of the recently passed coronavirus stimulus and relief bill, called the CARES Act. The information decries the intent of the bill. Federal agencies are now developing[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Bipartisan legislative leaders encourage Governor to Close West Virginia’s schools for remainder of year
Release from the W.Va. Legislature: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and House Minority Leader Tim Miley, D-Harrison, today delivered a letter to Governor Jim Justice to request that he initiate the necessary actions to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. lawmakers urge governor to close schools for rest of the year, Gov. Justice says no decision yet
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The leaders of both political parties in the West Virginia Legislature called Thursday for the governor to cancel in-person prekindergarten- through 12th-grade classes for the rest of this school year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But state schools Superintendent Clayton Burch, at a[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: There is help with Suicide Lifeline for West Virginia operating during crisis
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a time and place of high anxiety, sometimes a caring voice on the other end of a phone is a lifesaver. According to the World Health Organization, the United States has the 3rd highest level of anxiety and depression in the world. The Substance Abuse and[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Highmark waives deductibles, co-insurance, co-pays for inpatient hospital care
Highmark waives deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays for in-network, inpatient hospital care for COVID-19 treatment PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Highmark announced Thursday, April 2, that members who require in-network, inpatient hospital care for COVID-19 will not incur any deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays, effective immediately. The decision applies to members with group employer[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing at noon today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory on today’s virtual press briefing. WHO: Gov. Justice, other state officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 preparedness and response plans. WHEN: Today, Friday, April 3, 2020, at 12 p.m. VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING INFO[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: U.S. Sen. Manchin hears concerns of W.Va. newspapers, WV Press
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a call with the West Virginia Press Association to hear their concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The West Virginia Press Association and its member newspapers are critical to keeping West[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: New dates set for W.Va. 2020 Primary Election
From the office of the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice moved the West Virginia Primary Election date back 28 days from May 12 to June 9. West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has issued the following information to ensure the public is aware of[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Justice issues statement on change in W.Va. Primary Election dates
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice Wednesday announced that after consulting with the state’s medical experts, along with Secretary of State Mac Warner and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s 2020 Primary Election is being moved to June 9 instead of the originally scheduled date[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Secretary of State issues emergency rules for notaries
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner announced today that he has promulgated an Emergency Rule establishing processes for West Virginia notaries to safely notarize documents remotely during the current State of Emergency. In response to COVID-19 public health risks, the Governor issued Executive Order 11-20, which suspends the[Read More…]
