See WV Press InSight’s Discussion of SB 451 By Phil Kabler Charleston Gazette-Mail Capitol Correspondent For The West Virginia Press Association One issue dominated the fourth week of the 2019 legislative session, the now-133 page omnibus education bill, a bill that has grown more controversial by the day. It[Read More…]
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Opinion: This week in the House of Delegates, Feb. 1, 2019
Release from Jared Hunt, W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates this past week voted to eliminate the state income tax on Social Security benefits, passed comprehensive legislation to promote broadband expansion and development, began the process of reforming the state’s foster care system and[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate’s omnibus education bill moves to 3rd reading in Senate
See WV Press InSight’s Discussion of SB 451 By Phil Kabler Charleston Gazette-Mail Capitol Correspondent For The West Virginia Press Association One issue dominated the fourth week of the 2019 legislative session, the now-133 page omnibus education bill, a bill that has grown more controversial by the day. It[Read More…]
W.Va. Senator Maynard challenges SB 261 plan to reduce magistrate judges in McDowell County
W.Va. Senator Maynard challenges SB 261 plan to reduce magistrate judges in McDowell County By Erica Young West Virginia Press Association Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senator Mark Maynard, R-Wayne, sparked debate today at the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting when he proposed an amendment to SB 261, dealing with county[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for 2019-20
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 2018-19 college scholarships. If awarded, there will be three $3,000 paid internships. The WVPAF also assist with unpaid internships at newspapers[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…]
Register for WVPA’S Legislative Breakfast: Thursday, Feb. 7, at Embassy Suites in Charleston
HD Media & Charleston Gazette-Mail media social set for Wednesday evening, Feb. 6 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators, media from across the state and guests will gather at the Embassy Suites on morning of Feb. 7 for the annual West Virginia Press Association Legislative Breakfast. “The media of West Virginia appreciate[Read More…]
Once again, West Virginia teachers feeling left out
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Standing inside the West Virginia Capitol almost an hour away from the little town where she teaches, Betsy Atwater didn’t think she’d be back here. Standing outside the Senate chamber, again. Wearing that red shirt. Surrounded by other teachers and school employees, trying to[Read More…]
Education omnibus bill passes West Virginia Senate’s Committee of the Whole
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Committee of the Whole of the West Virginia Senate Thursday quickly passed a sweeping education reform package with no amendments offered from Senate Democrats, no discussion and with two Republicans breaking ranks. Senate Bill 451, the education[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate education bill’s proposed education savings accounts explained
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Senate’s education overhaul bill would create something called education savings accounts, which only operate in five other states. Here’s how the legislation (SB 451) would design West Virginia’s program: The state would give parents about $3,200 annually to educate each[Read More…]
