Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Feb. 5, 202029th Day of the Legislative Session House Tech Caucus Meeting The House of Delegates Tech Caucus has announced two open events today, coinciding with Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day at the Legislature: 8:00 a.m. – 215 E Breakfast meeting on WV Small[Read More…]
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Media advisory: W.Va. legislative basketball game is tonight, 7 p.m. at W.Va. State University
Democrats, Republicans face off at the 2020 Dick Henderson and Tony Lewis Memorial Legislative Basketball Game CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Tonight Democrats will tip-off against the Republicans in memory of the late Delegate Dick Henderson and Delegate Tony Lewis, both of whom fought cancer battles. The memorial basketball game raises[Read More…]
Media Advisory: U.S. Sen. Capito to host press call today at 3:45 p.m. on State of the Union and Impeachment Trial
From the Office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Feb. 4, at 3:25 p.m., U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will hold a press call to discuss the impeachment trial and President Trump’s State of the Union address, which will also be happening tomorrow evening. WHAT: Senator[Read More…]
W.Va. House HHR Committee Chair Hill optimistic on progress of foster care reform legislation
Release from W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House of Delegates Committee on Health and Human Resources Chairman Jordan Hill, R-Nicholas, Monday said he is pleased with the progress of foster care reform legislation this session and anticipates a full package of reforms to become law by the time[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Gov. Justice signs SB 94, will hold ceremonial bill signing ceremony Wednesday
Release from the office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice signed into law today Senate Bill 94, which allows people with physical disabilities to vote by electronic absentee ballot. Gov. Justice will hold a ceremonial signing ceremony with distinguished guests Wednesday at the Capitol. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, Secretary of State[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va.’s tech economy on display at State Capitol Feb. 5
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – TechConnect West Virginia has issued the following media advisory: West Virginia’s innovation economy, which employs over 48,000 people in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields, will be on full display at the State Capitol from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5 during Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day. [Read More…]
Is W.Va. education system unfair to all low income and black students in terms of expulsions?
House Education Committee hears testimony By Crystal Good For West Virginia Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Reverend Matthew J. Watts, the Senior Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Charleston, W.Va., and CEO of HOPE Community Development Corporation, asked the W.Va. House of Delegates’ Education Committee to require “accountability” regarding the high percentages[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate’s Select Committee on Children and Families hears discussion on suicide, online privacy, foster care
By Crystal Good For W.Va. Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the West Virginia Senate’s Select Committee on Children and Families meet recently and heard discssion on the following issues: West Virginia’s high rate of suicide, concerns about the relationship between foster care families and state agencies, and online privacy and[Read More…]
W.Va Senate Transportation, Infrastructure Committee hears opposition to SB 162: Road maintenance, repair bill
Committee next meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in 451-M By Crystal Good For West Virginia Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The purpose of W.Va. Senate Bill 162 “…is to enhance the maintenance and repair of the state’s roads and highways” and to create the “Enhanced Road Repair and Maintenance Program.”[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Michael Folk, candidate for Governor, will hold a Town Hall Meeting Feb. 19
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Michael Folk, Republican candidate for Governor, has issued the following campaign update: Folks will hold a Town Hall Meeting in Inwood, W.Va., on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Shenandoah Valley Sportsman Club at 2473 Arden Nollville Road,[Read More…]