Release from the Salango Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  Today, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades endorsed Ben Salango for governor. IUPAT represents over 1,800 members in the construction industry across West Virginia.  Their membership includes painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, hydroblasters/vacuum technicians and sign and display workers. Thisis their first endorsement of the 2020 election cycle.    Ben Salango said, “This endorsement will be crucial to our campaign to take back[Read More…]

From the Thrasher Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has yet to acknowledge Republican primary opponent Woody Thrasher’s letter requesting “no-show Gov. Jim Justice stand on stage to debate.” Since Justice frequently turns over his gubernatorial duties to “senior advisor” Bray Cary, Thrasher this week asked Cary to show up instead.  “Governor Justice’s weeks-long refusal to respond to[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians for Life Political Action Committee (WVL-PAC), the internal political action committee of West Virginians for Life, the state’s largest and most influential pro-life organization, has announced the endorsement of incumbent Governor Jim Justice in the 2020 Election for Governor. “We commend Jim Justice for his support of pro-life[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, WV — Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango, Democratic candidate for governor, issued the following statement in support of the 500 AHF workers in Beverly, WV:  “I’m proud to stand with the hardworking men and women of AHF who are fighting for the respect they deserve and a contract that will protect their[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has issued the following media Advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, members of the West Virginia Legislature. WHAT: Gov. Justice will ceremonially sign House Bill 4007, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. WHEN: Monday, March 2, 2020, at 2 p.m. WHERE: Governor’s Reception Room, West Wing, State Capitol.

Release from “Thanks! Plain and Simple, Inc.” HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Constance Thompson, senior director of Women’s Engagement at the National Manufacturing Institute (NMI) in Washington, will visit Huntington on Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, to honor Rosie The Riveters’ encouraging women to enter manufacturing careers to improve American manufacturing[Read More…]

By Helen Witty National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving State lawmakers are about to make it easier to drive drunk in West Virginia. Since 2008, drivers arrested for DUI immediately lose their license for at least four months. The only way to drive during this period is with an[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Democrat legislators has issued the following media advisory: Senator John Unger, D-Berkeley, and Senator Ron Stollings, D-Boone, in addition to other legislators, will address legislation surrounding public health issues. WHEN:            Monday, March 2nd  at 9:30 a.m.                                     WHERE:          Governor’s Conference Room                           State Capitol,[Read More…]

Release from West Virginia School Boards Association HAMLIN, W.Va. — Lincoln County Schools seeking Superintendent; deadline to apply for position is March 13 The Lincoln County Board of Education is seeking applications for the position of Lincoln County Schools Superintendent. The Lincoln County Board has retained the West Virginia School Board[Read More…]

House Judiciary should reject SB 275 and spend the money on critical programs and infrastructure Release from West Virginia Association for Justice: Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Association for Justice today called on the West Virginia House Judiciary Committee and the House of Delegates to reject SB 275, which[Read More…]