WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that at 9:30 a.m. this morning, Jan Cahill resigned his position as Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police. Gov. Justice will address his resignation, announce a new interim superintendent, and announce additional actions that will be taken moving[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Justice signs into law budget bill, state employee pay raise, and other legislation
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony this week for four bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature. The first bill was HB 2024, the $4.874 billion Fiscal Year 2024 budget that was passed by the West Virginia Legislature. “I thank Speaker Hanshaw, President Blair and all of[Read More…]
‘We deify coal’: WV lawmakers doubled down on coal in legislative session with energy transition poised to accelerate
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With 15 minutes left in the 2023 regular legislative session, the West Virginia House of Delegates squeezed in approval of one final bill. It was West Virginia Coal Association-backed legislation that would reboot an economic development office to coordinate federal grant expenses,[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito: President Biden’s budget proposal likely ‘dead on arrival’
Senator says President has ‘misplaced priorities’ By Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said a budget proposal for the next fiscal year from President Joe Biden is likely “dead on arrival” in Congress. Speaking during a virtual briefing with West Virginia reporters from her[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin and Barrasso introduce bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-WV, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and John Barrasso, R-WY, Ranking Member of the Senate ENR Committee, introduced America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA). Originally introduced in the 117th Congress as the Outdoor Recreation Act, the bipartisan legislation[Read More…]
Opinion: Economic Development Secretary Carmichael sees new industries finding a welcoming home in West Virginia
Dear Editor, Great jobs, abundant opportunities, and new industries are finding a welcoming home in West Virginia. On a regional, national, and international scale, our state is winning new business at a torrid clip. West Virginia is beating states many times our size and delivering incredible victories for our citizens.[Read More…]
W.Va. State Treasurer Moore announces Unclaimed Property Division returns top $2.4 in February, continuing record pace
$16.6 million returned so far this fiscal year WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore this week announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned more than $2.4 million worth of unclaimed property to individuals, businesses and other organizations during the month of February – continuing the[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State reports 1,215 new WV business registrations for February
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,215 new businesses statewide during the month of February according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business growth through February with a total of six new business registrations, a 3.33% increase. The[Read More…]
Opinion: WV House of Delegates adjourns from another history-making session
Release from the West Virginia House of Delegates CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, March 11, at midnight, after another history-making regular legislative session. A total of 332 bills completed the legislative process, including adopting a balanced budget during the regular legislative session for the fifth year[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia National Board Certification Teachers to be honored tonight
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: National Board Certification Recognition Celebration WHEN: Tuesday, March 14, 5 p.m. Reception, 6 p.m. Ceremony WHERE: Charleston Marriott Town Center Ballroom, 200 Lee Street, East, Charleston, WV 25301 CONTACT: Christy[Read More…]
