Press Release from the office of the W.Va. Legislative Minority Caucus: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, Democratic representatives from the state Senate and House of Delegates stood together to address legislation affecting pre-existing conditions. Legislators from both parties have introduced bills that protect pre-existing condition coverage, but they do it in[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice, State Treasurer John Perdue to hold joint press conference today at 11 a.m.
HARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has released the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue WHAT: Gov. Justice and Treasurer Perdue will hold a joint press conference. WHEN: Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Governor’s Reception Room, West Wing, State Capitol
Media Advisory: W.Va. Senate Republican caucus press conference after floor session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate has issued the following media advisory: Senate President Mitch Carmichael and other members of the Senate Republican caucus will have a press conference immediately after adjournment of the 11 a.m. Floor Session to discuss in more detail the Senate’s agenda for 2020, and to answer[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Monday, Jan. 13
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 13, 20206th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: West Virginians for Health Freedom, Upper Senate Rotunda; The Apprentice Network, Upper House Rotunda The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. RESOLUTIONS SR 6: Recognizing OMEGA for support of Children’s Home[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Hornbuckle misses start of session to save sister’s life
By TAYLOR STUCK, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — When the West Virginia legislative session began Wednesday, one face was missing from the sea of local delegates. Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, was confined to his bed for the week, per doctors’ orders, as he continues to recover from surgery to donate his[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Democratic legislators to address pre-existing conditions legislation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislative Democrats has issued the following media advisory: Senator Rich Lindsay (D-Kanawha), Delegate Shawn Fluharty (D-Ohio) and other Democratic legislators will address current legislation affecting insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions. WHEN: Monday, January 13th at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Governor’s Press Conference Room State Capitol,[Read More…]
W.Va. SBDC announces new Innovation-Technology initiative and the launch of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) has launched a new specialized service called the Innovation-Technology program. “The Innovation-Technology program – or ‘In-Tech’ for short – will provide business coaching and technical assistance to West Virginia businesses driven to become more competitive by launching a new product[Read More…]
Iranian threat defines West Virginia’s lead in election cyber preparations
From the office of the W.Va. Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued a special advisory to local election officials on Tuesday in response to heightened cyber threats due to recent events related to Iran and the increased risk of geopolitical tensions. The office[Read More…]
West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services request increase in legislative funding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services (WVDSCS) laid out its legislative agenda recently, an increase in reimbursement funding for necessary services like meal delivery and in-home care. “West Virginia seniors have been virtually ignored for over 10 years, receiving only $1.05 increase in reimbursement[Read More…]
W.Va. gubernatorial candidates build campaign coffers before filing period
By Steven Allan Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several Republican and Democratic candidates for governor of West Virginia ended 2019 with thousands of dollars in campaign contributions going into the candidate filing period starting Monday. Campaign finance reports for the 4th quarter of 2019 — covering campaign[Read More…]
