CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVU TransTech Program has issued the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia University TransTech Energy Business Development Program, TechConnect West Virginia WHAT: WVU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol, House and Senate hallways, Charleston NOTES: In its ninth year, the WVU Innovation &[Read More…]
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Wayne County, W.Va. , Commission to consider ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’ resolution
By LUKE CREASY, HD Media WAYNE — Wayne County could be the next domino to fall in the sweeping trend of counties and municipalities declaring themselves to be “Second Amendment sanctuaries.” Commissioners in Wayne received a proposed resolution from Jedadi Combs, a Kenova resident, at their meeting Monday. If adopted,[Read More…]
WV Senate lawmakers discuss lease cancelation bill
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON — Tuesday’s meeting of the Senate Energy Industry and Mining Committee was dominated by discussion of a bill opposed by the state’s oil and gas industry. While lawmakers were originally scheduled to discuss a bill supported by the industry, HB 4091, the entirety of[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Breakfast set for Thursday, Feb. 6, at Culture Center at Capitol Complex
Evening Media Social set for Feb. 5 at Embassy Suites in Charleston WV Press Association Release CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. The Legislative Breakfast provides a mid-session update on bills and[Read More…]
Editorial: Your right to know? Maybe not for much longer in W.Va. …
From the Monroe Watchman, Monroe County, W.Va.: For as long as this writer can remember, legal advertising has appeared in The Monroe Watchman under the heading, “Public Notices: Your Right to Know.” Throughout that time, publication of these items has been required by state government, to inform the public of[Read More…]
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders Conference to bring support organizations together
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A network of entrepreneurship support organizations will bring thinkers and doers from across the state under one roof to build connections and discuss innovative trends in promoting and supporting entrepreneurship in West Virginia. The West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Builders Conference will take place Wednesday, April 1 from 9[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. maintain forward progress with employment growth
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Gov. Jim Justice is justified in bragging about our state’s economy. “This is something all West Virginians should be proud of,” he said last week. As the governor pointed out, 2019 was “our best year of job numbers in West Virginia in more than a decade.” Go[Read More…]
Mon Health Medical Center to host diabetes prevention courses
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mon Health Medical Center is providing the opportunity for community members to participate in a free Diabetes Prevention Course series. The twenty-four class series will begin on February 11. Classes will be held each Tuesday at the Mon Health Medical Center Hazel Ruby McQuain Conference Center from 12[Read More…]
WV House lawmakers debate legal advertising bill
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, members of the House Judiciary Committee debated a proposed bill that would change the rules and requirements for publishing legal advertisements in the state’s newspapers. House Bill 4025, Creating a State Central Legal Advertising Website, would establish a new[Read More…]
W.Va. Press Association: Public notice change would lead to less transparency
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va . — A bill one critic warned would lead to less transparency in how state and local governments operate hit a snag Monday in the House of Delegates. The bill, House Bill 4025, calls for allowing public legal notices to be partially[Read More…]
