CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy has issued the following media advisory: What: 7th annual Budget Breakfast Where/When: Charleston Marriott Town Center. Wednesday, January 15. Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM. Program runs 7:50 – 9:00 AM. Who: WVCBP Executive Director Ted Boettner will provide overview of governor’s proposed budget[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice, Treasurer Perdue transfer $20 million to General Revenue Fund for FY2020
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue held a joint press conference today, announcing that Treasurer Perdue’s office is transferring an additional $20 million to the state’s General Revenue Fund for Fiscal Year 2020. “What I love is the fact[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Woody Thrasher files as a Republican candidate for Governor
Press Release from the Thrasher Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Conservative businessman Woody Thrasher wasted no time Monday, the first day to officially file for office in West Virginia. Joined by dozens of supporters in Secretary of State Mac Warner’s office, Thrasher made clear his plans for Governor. “We’ve lost 37,000[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Labor lawyer Sam Brown Petsonk filed for Attorney General of West Virginia
Press Release from the Petsonk Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Labor lawyer Sam Brown Petsonk officially filed papers on Monday with the Secretary of State to be on the ballot for Attorney General of West Virginia in November. “Since I announced my candidacy in June, I’ve traveled all over this state[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Michael Folk, Republican candidate for West Virginia Governor, issues statement on filing
From the Folk Campaign: MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Michael “Mike” Folk announced he would officially file for Governor on Jan. 13, 2020. Folk said he will file at the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office located at the Eastern Panhandle Business Hub, 229 East Martin Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401. Press Inquiries: 304-279-6797 or [email protected]
W.Va. First Lady announces ‘Create a Quarter for West Virginia’ contest
Press Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – First Lady Cathy Justice is excited to announce the Create a Quarter for West Virginia contest in honor of Presidents’ Day in February. This will be the sixth installment of the First Lady’s Student Artist Series, an initiative that promotes the importance[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 14
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 14, 20207th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Mountaineer Food Bank, Upper House Rotunda; WV Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Upper Senate Rotunda (1Table); WVMA Legislative Reception, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.[Read More…]
West Virginia legislative goals outlined for media, residents
Newspaper industry video program offers summaries, allows you to watch the discussions WV Press Staff Reports CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the West Virginia Legislative session started, state residents can study the plans and monitor the actions of legislative leaders. From funding for tourism, changes in the regional jail system, mental health[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey addresses pre-existing conditions issue
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today issued the following response to statements released by Democrat legislators during a press conference Monday at the Capitol. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey: “For years, we have said that people with preexisting conditions should be protected. Indeed, no[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby to recognize West Virginia ski industry
Event set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Winterplace Ski Resort CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Tourism Office has issued the following media advisory: When: Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. Where: Winterplace Ski Resort | Mickey’s Mountain Café Who: Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby, members of the West Virginia Tourism Commission and representatives from[Read More…]
