Democrats, Republicans face off at the 2020 Dick Henderson and Tony Lewis Memorial Legislative Basketball Game CHARLESTON, W. Va. – 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 funds[Read More…]
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W.Va. Delegate Josh Higginbotham to introduce bill on Holocaust education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, Delegate Josh Higginbotham, R-Putnam, announced plans to introduce a bill requiring middle and high schools to include within their curriculum instruction on the Holocaust and other genocides. The bill would ensure that public school students will learn about the[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Robinson introduces bill to stop unfair practices performed by internet service providers
Release from W.Va. Delegate Andrew Robinson: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to the importance of internet service to the businesses and residents around West Virginia, Delegate Andrew Robinson (Kanawha) has introduced legislation to ban providers from continuing to bill for services not received by the internet subscriber. “West Virginia businesses rely on[Read More…]
Democratic members of House Finance Committee want answers to foster care funding
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates Democrats: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democrat members of the West Virginia House of Delegates Finance Committee sent a letter to DHHR Secretary Bill Crouch on Tuesday, asking him to be prepared to answer questions about his Department’s budget for Foster Care. “The House Finance Committee[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislature, committee schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 29
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Jan. 29, 202022th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: From the Activity Calendar: Preston/Monongalia/Taylor County Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotunda; Senate President’s Dinner The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 13: Ira “Noon” Copley and Marie[Read More…]
Campaign Update: W.Va. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Thrasher calls on Governor to operation businesses in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Woody Thrasher, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, issued the following statement: “I support the Second Amendment, and I add my encouragement to those Virginians who love the Constitution to join us here in West Virginia where we respect the right to bear arms. “I’d also like to personally invite Jim[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice to announce winners of Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Justice will announce winners of Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice and Randall Reid-Smith, curator of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History. WHAT: Gov. Justice and[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Monday, Jan. 27
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 27, 202020th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Pierpont and BridgeValley CTC Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; WV Municipal League Lobby Day at the Capitol; WV Society of CPAs Legislative Reception, 5-6 p.m., Marriott; CCAWV Legislative Reception, Embassy. The Senate[Read More…]
Former Mineral County Circuit Clerk Deputy charged with stealing more than $65,000 in county funds
Press Release from the Office of the State Auditor: KEYSER, W.Va. — Former Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk, Gary Duane Feaster, was charged today with a felony criminal Information for Embezzlement and Fraudulent Schemes based on an investigation and prosecution by the West Virginia State Auditor’s Public Integrity and Fraud Unit.[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Gov. Justice, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce flood project, today, 10:30 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The Office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Justice, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce major project to reduce risk of flooding in Milton; tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project leaders, Milton Mayor Thomas Canterbury WHAT: Gov.[Read More…]
