Newspapers interesting in hosting an intern should contact the WVPA CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is now accepting applications for 2019 Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2019-20 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assists with unpaid internships at newspapers across[Read More…]
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Free certification class for real estate industry workers
Anyone working in the real estate industry can learn how homes can be more comfortable, safe, and energy efficient in a free class March 21, 2019, presented by Energy Efficient West Virginia and West Virginia Office of Energy. The class is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Kanawha Valley[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, March 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 11, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ETHIOPIA, CHINA GROUND BOEING JETS AMID GLOBAL MOURNING Ethiopian Airlines grounds all of its Boeing[Read More…]
WVPA Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is now accepting nominations for the West Virginia Press Association’s Hall of Fame, Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame committee welcomes written nominations, which must include a brief biographical sketch. In order to be nominated and elected to the Hall of Fame, a[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate President Carmichael commends Legislature for passing Senate Bill 1
Release from Office of W.Va. Senate President: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate Bill 1, increasing access to career education and workforce training, completed legislation on Thursday. “This is a tremendous day for West Virginia. This program will change lives, and it will give our state a needed push as we continue[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature again passes balances budget without need for extended session
Release from W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – For the second year in a row, the West Virginia Legislature has passed a balanced, fiscally responsible budget within the confines of the 60-day regular session – saving taxpayers the cost of an extended budget session. The Senate passed the amended[Read More…]
Opinion: No progress on implementation of Automatic Voter Registration
By Delegate Andrew Robinson D-Kanawha County, 36th District In 2016, the West Virginia Legislature passed legislation to implement Automatic Voter Registration. Automatic Voter Registration changes our voter registration process at the Division of Motor Vehicles from drivers opting-in to becoming a registered voter to allowing those not interested to opt-out of registering[Read More…]
Delegates pass compromise budget between West Virginia House, Senate
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a potential deal that could mean no extended session, the House of Delegates passed an amendment to its budget proposal that bridges the differences with the state Senate. The House amended House Bill 2020, the budget submitted[Read More…]
WV governor gets free-college tuition measure
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate agreed 33-0 Thursday to the House of Delegates’ amendments to the free community college tuition bill, sending the legislation to the governor for his signature or veto. Sen. Robert Plymale, D-Wayne, was the only senator absent for Thursday’s[Read More…]
Social Security tax exemption for West Virginia seniors nears fruition
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia seemingly poised to phase out the state income tax on Social Security retirement benefits, Minnesota and Vermont could be the last states left that fully tax that benefit. The West Virginia Senate on Thursday voted 33-0 to pass House[Read More…]
