By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers have advanced a bill to ensure the end of teaching careers for teachers, principals and other educators who develop relationships with students in order to sexually abuse them — something called “grooming.” … … state lawmakers have advanced House Bill[Read More…]
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Campaign Update: Shelby Jean Fitzhugh on West Virginia’s needs
By Shelby Jean Fitzhugh Republican Candidate for Governor of West Virginia When washing my laundry, I noticed the items were not as clean as I would like them to be. I wasn’t getting the results I wanted. I was using the same machine, same detergent, same water level, and same[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: First Lady Cathy Justice to host Valentine’s reception, announce contest winners today at 11:30 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: WHO: First Lady Cathy Justice WHAT: First Lady Cathy Justice will host a Valentine’s Day reception and announce the winners of her Create A Quarter for West Virginia contest. WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: West Virginia Culture Center1900 Kanawha Blvd.[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Feb. 14
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Feb. 14, 202038th Day of the Legislative Session From the social and activities calendar: West Virginia Rural Health Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 30: Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Delegate Hornbuckle to deliver proclamation supporting organ donation 10 a.m. Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Living Donor, West Virginia Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, in partnership with the Center for Organ Recovery & Education(CORE) and Donate Life West Virginia, will deliver a proclamation of the state’s support of organ, cornea and tissue donation. Delegate Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, recently returned to[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness in advance of additional rain forecast this week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday issued a State of Preparedness in advance of additional rain forecast to affect West Virginia this week. This State of Preparedness covers all 55 counties and allows for the mobilization of resources to assist with preparation for any potential flooding or other storm-related[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Feb. 13
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Feb. 13, 202037th Day of the Legislative Session From the social and activities calendar: From the Activity Calendar: WV Hospital Association, Upper House and Senate Rotundas; WV Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics, “Tiny Hearts Day”; WV Athletic Trainers Association; Education Suspension/Expulsion Rally, Attorney General[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Democrats call for funding, recognition of issues facing senior citizens in state
West Virginia Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saying the legislators and residents of West Virginia should be be ashamed, West Virginia Sen. Doug Facemire and other Democrat legislators today, Feb. 12, called for funding and action to ensure the state’s senior citizens do not have to choose between their medicine and[Read More…]
Tim Tebow Bill scores a touchdown in W.Va. Senate
By Steven Allen Adams, For The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to allow home school, private school and parochial school students the opportunity to play sports at public schools made it through the West Virginia Senate Tuesday for the second time in five years. Senate Bill 131 passed the[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Porterfield says aggression against him cannot be tolerated
By Lacie Pierson and Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegate Eric Porterfield on Tuesday accused another delegate of “aggressively” trying to intimidate him over his stance on a now-seemingly dead bill in the House of Delegates. In response to Porterfield’s comments, House Democrats said it is up to delegates[Read More…]
