West Virginia lawmakers review work at session’s midpoint for WV Press From WV Press newspapers: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thursday marked the halfway point of the 2020 legislative session, and leaders of both the Senate and House of Delegates Thursday briefed reporters, editors and publishers of the state’s daily and weekly[Read More…]
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McDowell, Mercer counties in W.Va. see widespread flooding
By Greg Jordan, Emily Rice and Charles Boothe Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — County schools and roads were closed Thursday as rain continued to fall and create flooding conditions throughout McDowell County and neighboring Mercer County. Schools in McDowell and Mercer counties were dismissed because of continuing rain and[Read More…]
Editorial: City, county concerns about W.Va. tax cut plan is understandable
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Last weekend, we warned that a proposal by some West Virginia legislators to reduce, then eliminate a tax paid by many manufacturers would run into a buzz saw if it lacks safeguards for local government entities. On Monday, the point was reinforced by local officials[Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers move forward with solar bill; coal industry lobbies for changes
By Erin Beck, The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill authorizing West Virginia utility companies to design solar energy projects and use very limited amounts of that renewable energy passed a West Virginia state Senate committee on Thursday. A couple hours later, the same bill was abruptly taken off the[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Senate should reject SB 275, spend the money on critical programs and infrastructure
WV Association for Justice say state lawmakers want to waste millions on unnecessary intermediate court Release from the West Virginia Association for Justice CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Association for Justice today urged Senate Finance to reject legislation to expand West Virginia’s court system with an intermediate court the[Read More…]
Fairness West Virginia releases interactive health guide for transgender West Virginians
Release from Fairness West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After completing the first year of the West Virginia Transgender Health Initiative, Fairness West Virginia unveiled Friday the first phase of its comprehensive guide for transgender people who need to access medical care in the Mountain State. Staff from Fairness West Virginia have[Read More…]
Photos from 2020 W.Va. Legislative Basketball Game posted online
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Photos action of Tuesday’s W.Va. Legislature’s Memorial Basketball Game can be viewed online today. Perry Bennett, a legislative photographer, photographed the game and has posted photos. Use this link to see all the photos. Or visit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/perrybennettphotography/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10158361207608203 Here is a sample of Bennett’s photos: The game …[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Breakfast set for 7:30 a.m. Thursday, at Culture Center at Capitol Complex
Annual Media Social tonight at Embassy Suites in Charleston, 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. WV Press Association Release CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. The Legislative Breakfast provides a mid-session update on[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Secretary of State press conference today at 5 p.m. for W.Va One Stop Business Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. Secretary of State’s office has issued the following media advisory: W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner invites media, business leaders, elected officials, and agency partners to celebrate the second anniversary of the West Virginia One Stop Business Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. today, Feb. 5. A press[Read More…]
Black History Month lecture series presents ‘Black History and the Courts,’ Feb. 8, at W.Va. Culture Center
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs sponsoring month-long series of events CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The lecture “Black History and the Court System” will be presented Saturday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Culture Center, Archives Library. The speaker will be Charleston-born attorney Olubunmi “Bunmi” Kusimo-Frazier. The event is free and[Read More…]
