CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Democrat legislators has issued the following media advisory: Senator Mike Romano (D-Harrison), Delegate Cindy Lavender-Bowe (D-Greenbrier), Delegate Doug Skaff (D-Charleston) and other Democratic legislators to discuss small business issues and the heavy equipment tax. WHEN: Monday, January 27th at 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Lewis McManus Conference[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: First Lady Cathy Justice to visit Our Lady of Fatima in Huntington, 1 p.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: First Lady Cathy Justice to visit Our Lady of Fatima in Huntington today at 1 p.m. WHO: First Lady Cathy Justice WHAT: The First Lady will visit Our Lady of Fatima in honor of National Catholic Schools Week. WHEN: Monday,[Read More…]
Media Advisory: More than 20 Environmental Groups expected at Annual E-Day event on Tuesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Environmental Council has issued the following media advisory: Organizers expect more than 20 environmental groups to be represented at annual E-Day even at the state Capitol in Charleston on Tuesday. The event is from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with a rally set for noon[Read More…]
Opinion: Legislation the West Virginia public should notice and oppose
West Virginia legislators, residents should all oppose HB 4025 From the West Virginia Press Association: The West Virginia House of Delegates Judiciary Committee is considering House Bill 4025, sponsored by Delegates Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh County, and Tony Paynter, R- Wyoming County, which would reduce the publication of legal ads for[Read More…]
Women’s & Girls’ Day at the Legislature kicks-off Friday at W.Va. Culture Center
Release from the West Virginia Women’s Commission CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Women’s & Girl’s Day at the Legislature” will kick off at 9a.m. at the Culture Center. The West Virginia Women’s Commission is hosting the special event for women and girls from throughout the state. A highlight for the day will presentations[Read More…]
Ramaco Carbon appoints research director to direct new facilities in Wyoming, West Virginia
Release from Ramaco Carbon: SHERIDAN, WY — Ramaco Carbon, a coal technology company headquartered in Sheridan, announced today it had hired Christopher Yurchick to serve as director of research. Yurchick will manage research operations in both Sheridan and Charleston, West Virginia. Coming to Ramaco with over a decade of experience working in[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 23
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 23, 202016th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: All Kinds Welcome Here, Upper Senate Rotunda; County Commissioners Association, Upper House Rotunda (2-3 Tables); WV Crime Victims Compensation Fund, Upper House Rotunda (1 Table); Health Smart, Upper House Rotunda; WV[Read More…]
Media Alert: 2020 Dick Henderson and Tony Lewis Memorial Legislative Basketball Game set for Feb. 4
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network has set the date for the 2020 Dick Henderson and Tony Lewis Memorial Legislative Basketball Game. Democrats will tip off against the Republicans in memory of the late Delegate Dick Henderson and Delegate Tony Lewis, both of which fought the battle[Read More…]
West Virginia Superintendent of Schools to recommend keeping current social studies requirements
From The Register-Herald of Beckley CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine has heard enough. If he has anything to say about it, the state Board of Education will keep current social studies requirements of graduating high school students, according to a statement released by the[Read More…]
Opinion: President Trump ensures a more SECURE retirement for small business employees
By Steve Bulger Acting administrator for the Small Business Adminstration Mid-Atlantic Regional According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about half of small business employees do not have access to the same quality work-based retirement plans as workers at large employers. For example, in 2017, only 53% of workers at private-sector establishments[Read More…]
