Release From WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will tip off the 2019-20 men’s basketball season with a “Gold-Blue Debut” presented by Coca-Cola on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., at the WVU Coliseum. Admission to the event is free with gates opening at 6 p.m. An officiated game[Read More…]
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WVDOT hiring still lags for state highway construction projects
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While measures taken by the Legislature in 2017 did help reduce the amount of time it takes the West Virginia Department of Transportation to hire new workers, it still takes about six weeks for the department to fill positions. Following the passage[Read More…]
W.Va. legislative committee hears update on natural gas industry road practices
By Conor Griffith, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several different meetings on energy and infrastructure were planned during the September interim session of the state Legislature, and those two issues intersected in the case of the Joint Committee on Natural Gas Development Tuesday morning. Antero Resources’ Director of Civil[Read More…]
W.Va. Press Financial Snapshot:
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. Legislative Interims: Budget shortfalls result of downturn in coal exports, gas prices, pipeline jobs
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sharp downturns in coal exports and natural gas prices, along with court actions halting construction of two major natural gas pipelines, have pushed the 2019-20 West Virginia budget into a deficit early on, Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow told legislators Monday. Muchow[Read More…]
W.Va. State Sen. Greg Boso announces resignation
By Steven Allan Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a floor speech that was sometimes emotional, Sen. Greg Boso, R-Nicholas, announced his resignation from the West Virginia Senate Monday as he takes a new job. According to the letter of resignation read by Senate Clerk Lee Cassis[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate approves all governor’s appointments during interims
The Exponent Telegram Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appointments to various state positions made by Gov. Jim Justice were approved by the West Virginia Senate Monday as legislators met for the September round of interim legislative meetings. The governor made more than 130 appointments, each of which was subject to[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Legislative Rulemaking Review Committee meeting on Wednesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. State Senator Mark Maynard, R-Wayne, has released the following information: On Wednesday Sept. 24 at 9am, the West Virginia Legislature’s “Legislative Rulemaking Review Committee” will be meeting for the first time during the 84th Legislative Session. This Committee is the only Interim Committee that actually amends and[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. Senate President Carmichael correct on greyhound racing
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail: We disagree with West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, on many things. But his recent op-ed through the West Virginia Press Association proposing an end to the $13 million to $15 million annual subsidy for greyhound racing is dead on. In fact, the entire sport[Read More…]
W.V. Senate President Carmichael to make 2nd attempt to end Greyhound Racing Fund
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After coming close to eliminating a $15 million fund for greyhound racing in 2017, Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, said it’s time for the Legislature to give it another try. Speaking by phone Wednesday, Carmichael said he would bring[Read More…]
