From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch visited businesses in Wayne and Cabell counties on this week. The companies represent industries from automotive component manufacturing to handblown art glass. The visits were part of an ongoing series of statewide listening tours. “West Virginia is home[Read More…]
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W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey Alerts Consumers to Technology Scam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office recently received multiple calls from consumers across the state reporting a technology scam. Consumers report having received a voicemail in which a major technology company demands payment, typically between $299 and $399, for antivirus software that the consumer supposedly purchased.[Read More…]
Editorial: More foster parents leads to a better system in W.Va.
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail: Child abuse and neglect is a crisis in West Virginia. That, in turn, has created a crisis in the state’s foster care system, as it grapples not only with the sheer number of children removed from homes, but being able to retain enough caseworkers and making[Read More…]
No change likely for dangerous intersection between Route 460, King Coal Highway in southern W.Va.
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A dangerous intersection on John Nash Boulevard where the King Coal Highway intersects with Rt. 460 will most likely stay as it is. Bluefield Police Chief Dennis Dillow said numerous accidents have occurred as motorists traveling east from Bluefield exit Rt.[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey announces $700M Medicaid fraud settlement involving opioid withdrawal drug
Release from the Office of the Attorney General: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced a $700 million, multi-state settlement to resolve allegations that the maker of Suboxone improperly marketed and promoted the drug in its distribution, allegations that led to the improper use of state[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces vineyards and wineries project in W.Va. Eastern Panhandle
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he is directing several state agencies under his administration to work together to explore the possibility of taking steps to expand the winemaking industry in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. The Governor is directing officials from the West[Read More…]
Mobile sports betting in W.Va. hits revenue milestones
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mobile sports betting in West Virginia has hit two milestones, state Lottery Director John Myers said Wednesday: Topping $1 million in revenue for September, and topping $7 million in total wagers for the week of Oct. 13-19. “It’s been consistent growth as they’ve[Read More…]
WV Press Financial Snapshot Graphic on W.Va. Department of Agricultural
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a WVPA Financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. It’s provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of State government. It’s provided at no cost for your consideration in print and online. The graphic is developed[Read More…]
W.Va. Lawmakers to review draft disaster planning legislation
By Steven Allen Adams, For The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A legislative committee, studying how to limit damage from the next big flood, could have legislation drafted by November. Delegate Dean Jeffries, R-Kanawha, chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding, and Brian Abraham, general counsel to Gov. Jim Justice,[Read More…]
W.Va. awards $1.5 million in Recycling Assistance Grants
From the Office of the Governor: CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice visited the annual West Virginia Educational Conference on Litter Control & Solid Waste Management at Canaan Valley Resort State Park on Monday, presenting more than $1.5 million in Recycling Assistance Grants to 27 local governments, educational institutions,[Read More…]