Media must RSVP by 11 a.m. Thursday; Secretary of Revenue Hardy, Secretary of Commerce Bailey to join the Governor WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has released the following media advisory: Governor Justice to hold administration update briefing Thursday at 12:00 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim[Read More…]
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USDA invests $1.9 million to create economic opportunities, expand access to water infrastructure and rehabilitate homes for underserved rural people in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn announced today that USDA is investing $1.9 million to expand access to housing and water infrastructure for underserved rural West Virginians. The four projects in which USDA is investing will create[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Human trafficking and foster care discussed, said major problems
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Human trafficking and foster care were on the agenda this week as the Joint Committee on Children and Families met during the second day of January’s Interim Legislative Session. The meeting’s first presenter, West Virginia House of Delegates Counsel Robert Leslie,[Read More…]
Media Alert: Transcript of Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State Address will be posted to Governor’s website following tonight’s speech
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice tonight will deliver his seventh State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber. Media: A full transcript of the speech and additional content will be posted after the address to the Governor’s[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Pensions and Retirement hears testimony on bonus pay
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Benefit enhancements and service transfers were on the agenda this week, during the final meeting of January Interims for the Joint Committee on Pensions and Retirement. For the third time in as many meetings, committee members heard testimony regarding proposed legislation,[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Sexual assault evidence-processing discussed
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Sexual assault evidence-processing was the main the topic of discussion during this week’s Joint Committee on Health’s final interim meeting before the start of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session. Nancy Hoffman with the W.Va. Foundation for Rape Information and Services (WVFRIS)[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Needs, challenges of EMS departments reviewed
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The legislative priorities of West Virginia’s first responders were discussed during this week’s meeting of the Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services. While the absence of a quorum prevented the interim committee from furthering any business during[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin hosts Bill Gates to highlight Mountain State’s energy industry history and role in ensuring America’s energy security
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, welcomed Bill Gates, founder of Breakthrough Energy, to West Virginia on Monday to highlight the role the Mountain State has played in powering the nation. Manchin used the visit[Read More…]
Legislative LookAhead: Couldn’t attend? See videos of all four panels
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association, to assist those who could not attend Friday’s Legislative LookAhead, has compiled the videos from all four panels: Legislative Leadership, Economic Indicators, Workforce and Education. The videos, below, are products of Studio@WVPress, the newspaper industry association’s video production facility.[Read More…]
West Virginia Small Business Development Center names Mark Burdette as program coordinator for West Virginia BusinessLink
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC), a division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, is excited to announce Mark D. Burdette as the new program coordinator for West Virginia BusinessLink. In this position, Burdette will oversee and promote West[Read More…]
