By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In its final report from public forums on education, the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) found increasing teachers’ compensation, more wraparound services, incentives and addressing the math teacher shortage were among the top priorities. The results came from numerous public forums conducted[Read More…]
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West Virginia Delegates urge AG Morrisey to direct opioid settlement funds toward treatment
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While part of West Virginia’s $37 million settlement with McKesson Corp. over excessive pain pill distribution in the state will go to addiction-related purposes, several lawmakers are opposing West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s plan to put part of the settlement toward his own[Read More…]
Del. Paul Espinosa appointed as WV House Education Chair
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a special legislative session focused on education reform nearing, West Virginia Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, has named Del. Paul Espinosa, the former chairman of the House Education Committee, to once again head that committee. In an interview Monday,[Read More…]
WV House Education chairman resigns leadership post at Speaker’s request
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegate Danny Hamrick resigned Tuesday from his position as House Education Committee chairman at the request of the speaker of the House of Delegates. “I asked for his resignation earlier this week for a personnel matter that has nothing to do with[Read More…]
WV Senate President Mitch Carmichael promotes SB 1; touts legislation as path for reversing work force numbers
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s March unemployment rate dropped slightly since February, but the number of residents not in the work force remains the highest in the nation. Officials hope the new focus on two-year degrees and certificates can help grow[Read More…]
Marion lawmaker Roman Prezioso appointed to state committee ahead of Special Session
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – At least one Marion County legislator will have a seat at the table in the run up to the April 30 Special Session called by Gov. Jim Justice. Sen. Roman Prezioso(D-Marion) was named Monday to the West Virginia Board of Education’s[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature’s first interim session set for April 30
See WV Press InSight’s preview discussion of Special Session on Education WV Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature returns to Charleston Tuesday, April 30, for the first of eight interim legislative sessions before the 2020 60-day session. The agenda for that Tuesday includes four meetings: Commission on[Read More…]
Woody Thrasher enters W.Va. Governor’s Race as a Republican primary challenger to Gov. Jim Justice
Press Release from WoodyThrasher2020: BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Lifelong Harrison County resident Woody Thrasher officially announced his candidacy for governor of West Virginia this morning. “The reasons I’m running are simple,” Thrasher said to a crowd of friends and family at The Thrasher Group Inc. in Bridgeport. “We need real leadership[Read More…]
With education town halls and listening tours over, what’s next for the West Virginia Legislature?
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — After the West Virginia legislative session wrapped up this year, many questions remained about public school funding, and more importantly, a promised teacher raise. Gov. Jim Justice said he wanted to address “education betterment” in a special session, however, lawmakers are[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle residents give West Virginia lawmakers input on ‘education betterment’ during forum at Wheeling Park High School
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Northern Panhandle residents weighed in Tuesday night on what the West Virginia Legislature can do to improve education, with some thinking elected state leaders shouldn’t even be involved with passing public school reforms into law. They suggested any proposed[Read More…]
