WV Dental Association supports HB 2604 and SB 290 From the West Virginia Dental Association It doesn’t take much to see how poorly dental insurers are serving people under the current system. More than half of Americans delay getting medical care — or avoid it altogether — because of burdensome[Read More…]
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At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues hears AARP-WV presentation
AARP has more than a 250,000 members in West Virginia By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s House Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues convened Thursday for its first meeting of the 2023 Legislative Session. Appearing before the committee were AARP West Virginia[Read More…]
A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection; Two new pets today WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is the most famous dog in the state, but she is not the only pet connected to[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Veterans Affairs Committee hears plans to serve veterans, attract more to the state
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s House Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee, on Wednesday, heard a list of proposals that, if considered for legislation, may help take better care of the state’s veterans and get them to return back home to[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Thursday
Thursday, Jan. 199th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: Independent Living Day, Upper House[Read More…]
A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection; Six new pets today WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is the most famous dog in the state, but she is not the only pet connected to[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Finance committee hears more budget proposals; Governor’s Personal Income Tax reduction plan questioned
Senator Randy Smith: ‘… the Governor is a hypocrite’ By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I can tell you first hand that the governor is a hypocrite.” That’s what Senator Randy Smith, R-Tucker, told W.Va. Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy on Tuesday, during a contentious meeting of the[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committees schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 18
Wednesday, Jan. 188th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: Jan Lilly-Stewart Disability Advocacy, Upper[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. House of Delegates Democrats to discuss personal income tax plan on Wednesday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates has issued the following media advisory: Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates will discuss tax proposal. WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 18 10:45 a.m. | immediately prior to 11 a.m. floor session[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Late this afternoon, upon the sudden onset of symptoms, Gov. Jim Justice immediately sought a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at home. He is being treated by several[Read More…]
