By Eliana McCutcheon, The Inter-Mountain of Elkins ELKINS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Children’s Home celebrated 110 years of service to children and the community with a special event Wednesday afternoon. Attending the celebration were Elkins Mayor Van Broughton, other community leaders, former and current Children’s Home staff members, and[Read More…]
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W.Va. Sen. Mike Maroney arrested in Glen Dale prostitution case
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — State Sen. Mike Maroney was arraigned Wednesday in Marshall County Magistrate Court on charges of conspiracy, house of ill fame/assignation and prostitution over his alleged involvement in a Glen Dale-based prostitution ring. Magistrate Mark Kerwood set Maroney’s bond at $4,500, which was posted. Glen Dale police on[Read More…]
WVPA Financial Snapshot Graphic: Surplus Revenue
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.
W.Va. Senate still not officially out of special session
By Eddie Trizzino | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – With the agenda for the session completed, the West Virginia House of Delegates adjourned its special session on July 23 after weeks of extra discussion on education. Despite its adjournment, the West Virginia Senate did not officially adjourn the session,[Read More…]
Judge questions motions in W.Va. Gov. Justice residency case
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County judge is seeking more information from attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice and the Pendleton County lawmaker in a residency dispute over where the governor spends his time. Kanawha County Circuit Judge Charles King held a hearing[Read More…]
W.Va. Senators, Delegates discuss locality pay for teachers
By Eve Larsh, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Some West Virginia and Eastern Panhandle legislators say they believe locality pay will help teachers stay in the state. Locality pay, which allows teachers to earn an appropriate wage based on what county they live in, was passed by Senate[Read More…]
Media Alert: Delegate Jason Harshbarger, R-Ritchie, announces planned resignation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegate’s Clerk’s office has received a resignation letter from Delegate Jason Harshbarger, R-Ritchie, announcing his planned resignation. House Communications Director Jared Hunt issued the following statement on the process to replace a delegate: For those who have not been through this process[Read More…]
Opinion: Back to school means even more this year as real education reform brings much-needed changes to W.Va.
By Senator Mitch Carmichael President of the West Virginia Senate When I became Senate President three years ago, one of my highest priorities was changing the trajectory of our state’s K-12 education system. My colleagues and I have big dreams for West Virginia: a stronger economy, more and better jobs,[Read More…]
W.Va. GOP Delegates pledge to protect Second Amendment rights
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A group of Republican delegates Thursday vowed to stand firm to protect West Virginians’ Second Amendment rights. The pledge comes in response to yesterday’s announcement by two Democrat delegates, who announced they intend to introduce gun control legislation in the state[Read More…]
Gov. Justice: W.Va. revenue surplus provides millions of dollars to Medicaid and Rainy Day Fund
Press Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday that West Virginia’s adjusted FY2019 General Revenue surplus total of $36.8 million will be used to provide a multimillion-dollar boost to both West Virginia’s Medicaid program and the state’s Rainy Day emergency reserve fund.[Read More…]