From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $451,523 for West Virginia University (WVU) through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP). Funding will support[Read More…]
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U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce $4.6 million for W.Va. airports
From the office of Sen. Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $4,600,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for airport runway construction and rehabilitation in West Virginia. “In West Virginia, our[Read More…]
W.Va. DHHR files motion to dismiss Foster Care lawsuit
By Steven Allen Adams, For The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources filed a motion Tuesday in federal court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the agency of mishandling the state’s exploding foster care population. DHHR filed a motion in the U.S. District[Read More…]
W.Va. Office of Medical Cannabis launches application process next month
Rules require $4.1 million in the bank and permits up to $50,000 By Jake Zuckerman, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The application window for businesses trying to break into the state’s nascent medical marijuana industry opens next month. Come Dec. 19, those seeking permits to operate as marijuana growers, processors, distributors[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey underscores importance of safe Thanksgiving shopping
Release from the Office of the Attorney General: CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution and protect their personal information as the holiday shopping season begins with Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “The holiday shopping season can be very busy and, at times, exhilarating,”[Read More…]
‘Freedom of Information’ key to series on West Virginia State Police investigation
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an account of how the Charleston Gazette-Mail obtained the information that led to its two-part series examining misconduct within the West Virginia State Police, and how the department responds. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police declined a Freedom of Information Act request in 2010[Read More…]
U.S Sen. Capito nominates 32 West Virginians for admission to U.S. Service Academies
From the Office of U.S. Senator Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 32 qualified high school seniors from 16 counties in West Virginia. A board chosen by Senator Capito reviewed each nominee’s application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. “Reviewing service[Read More…]
W.Va. Congressman McKinley speaks on coal, baseball, Trump impeachment
By Michael Erb, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Congressman David McKinley, R-W.Va., said attempts to place regulations on the fossil fuel industry put the United States in a difficult situation while destroying small communities. McKinley’s comments came during an interview Monday with the Parkersburg News and Sentinel. McKinley[Read More…]
Gov. Justice: West Virginia job numbers best in over a decade
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday that the number of West Virginians who have jobs is now the highest it’s been in more than a decade. West Virginia’s total employment of 763,000 for October 2019 is the highest jobs total seen in the state[Read More…]
W.Va. Senator Maynard: ALL OUT Live takes the Shell Stage at SEMA
Plan would bring racing to streets of West Virginia Release from W.Va. Senator Mark Maynard LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Shell stage is where the action is during the annual SEMA show that occurs in Las Vegas. This year was no different, from live bands to celebrities that are interviewed in[Read More…]
