From WVU Today CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From Wheeling to Williamson, West Virginians will gain new and improved options to get active with a leisurely stroll or bicycle ride, thanks to a statewide project involving West Virginia University. The Center for ActiveWV has announced a slate of inaugural grant funding for 13 projects that[Read More…]
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W.Va. Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness in advance of additional rain forecast this week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday issued a State of Preparedness in advance of additional rain forecast to affect West Virginia this week. This State of Preparedness covers all 55 counties and allows for the mobilization of resources to assist with preparation for any potential flooding or other storm-related[Read More…]
What is the W.Va. Public Service Commission and what does it do?
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of education columns from WVPSC Chairman Charlotte R. Lane. By Chairman Charlotte R. Lane, Public Service Commission All West Virginians should have the opportunity to understand how your government works, including the responsibilities and activities of state agencies. To that end,[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Feb. 13
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Feb. 13, 202037th Day of the Legislative Session From the social and activities calendar: From the Activity Calendar: WV Hospital Association, Upper House and Senate Rotundas; WV Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics, “Tiny Hearts Day”; WV Athletic Trainers Association; Education Suspension/Expulsion Rally, Attorney General[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Democrats call for funding, recognition of issues facing senior citizens in state
West Virginia Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saying the legislators and residents of West Virginia should be be ashamed, West Virginia Sen. Doug Facemire and other Democrat legislators today, Feb. 12, called for funding and action to ensure the state’s senior citizens do not have to choose between their medicine and[Read More…]
Tim Tebow Bill scores a touchdown in W.Va. Senate
By Steven Allen Adams, For The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to allow home school, private school and parochial school students the opportunity to play sports at public schools made it through the West Virginia Senate Tuesday for the second time in five years. Senate Bill 131 passed the[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Porterfield says aggression against him cannot be tolerated
By Lacie Pierson and Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegate Eric Porterfield on Tuesday accused another delegate of “aggressively” trying to intimidate him over his stance on a now-seemingly dead bill in the House of Delegates. In response to Porterfield’s comments, House Democrats said it is up to delegates[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate’s Military Committee supports college and parking bills for military living in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate’s Military Committee on Tuesday voted to support two bills that will assist military personnel living in the state. — HB 4412 provides tuition and fees for any member of the Army National Guard or Air National Guard attending any accredited community and technical college, college,[Read More…]
Editorial: Funding for cracker plan a sound investment
From The Wheeling News-Register: Ohio state officials revealed last week that they are pumping another $20 million into the proposed ethane cracker plant in Belmont County, located across the Ohio River from Moundsville, W.Va. That brings total state involvement through JobsOhio to $70 million — for a project that has[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. policymakers should help make renewable energy more attractive
From The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: As supporters of an “all-of-the-above” energy policy, which ultimately leads to better prices for consumers and improves national security by making us energy independent, we urge W.Va. lawmakers to consider increasing efforts to advance renewable energy development. This, by no means, lessens the importance[Read More…]
