WV Press Release Sharing Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has announced data-sharing partnerships with several key states to assist with efforts to prevent and identify election fraud, adding to his Office’s success in increasing confidence in elections and securing the election process and results. Secretary Warner has secured[Read More…]
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WV Treasurer Riley Moore returns nearly $32,000 worth of unclaimed property in Jefferson County
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore visited the Jefferson County Board of Education Thursday, September 14, to present two unclaimed property checks worth nearly $32,000 total to benefit the Jefferson County Board of Education and Jefferson County Commission. “It was great returning unclaimed property[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority discusses bail and release efforts
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority (LOCRJCFA), on Monday, had the opportunity to question a panel of criminal justice professionals regarding the conditions and circumstances of bail and release in the state. Joining the panel were[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Economic Development and Tourism updated on dilapidated properties program
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard on report a state program to help counties with dilapidated properties during this week’s Interim Legislative Session. Environment Advocate Ed Maguire with W.Va.’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) presented an overview of dilapidated[Read More…]
WVDOH addresses concerns related to Corridor H alternate route
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several years ago, the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) settled on a Revised Original Preferred Alignment (ROPA) for the Parsons to Davis section of Corridor H that provides direct access to Tucker County High school and runs between the towns of Thomas and Davis. Recently,[Read More…]
West Virginia legislative leaders hope hosting Southern Legislative Conference generates millions in economic impact
Event set for July 21-25, 2024, at the Greenbrier By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – In July 2024, the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) will host its annual Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) at The Greenbrier. And, although the event is still[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin questions witnesses on rapid development of artificial intelligence, Energy Department’s role in ensuring security
Senator questions experts on risks posed by AI WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recently held a hearing to examine recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) role in ensuring U.S. competitiveness and security in emerging technologies.[Read More…]
WV Secretary of State Mac Warner helps to register 100,000th high school student to vote
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s Secretary of State serves as the state’s chief elections officer. With that title comes the responsibility to maintain a statewide voter registration list that is accurate and constantly updated. When current WV Secretary of State Mac Warner took office, he pledged to clean up[Read More…]
Political Advisory: W.Va. Delegate Debbie Warner not seeking re-election, going ‘All-In’ with husband’s race for Governor
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, WV. — Republican Delegate Debbie Warner of Monongalia County has been contemplating the future — of West Virginia, of her district, and of her family. Delegate Warner currently represents District 82 in the WV House of Delegates. Her District makes up the greater Cheat Lake[Read More…]
130th Airlift Wing to deploy for FLARE-V
West Virginia Air National Guard stationed at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Approximately 400 Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing, which is stationed at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, will deploy Thursday to complete Fly Away Readiness Exercise Validation[Read More…]
