By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) met in emergency session Wednesday to take a stance on the Senate Education Reform Bill, opposing many points within the bill, including charter schools, educations savings accounts and payroll protection. “Given the events that have[Read More…]
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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…]
WV fails on state tobacco control in every aspect, ALA finds
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is failing to reduce and prevent tobacco use in virtually every aspect, according to a state-by-state assessment published Wednesday by the American Lung Association. The state received one of the lowest scores in the nation in the ALA’s 17th annual[Read More…]
West Virginia House committee tables permanent municipal home rule bill
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A committee of the West Virginia House of Delegates Wednesday put the brakes on a bill to make permanent a program that gives cities more freedom to craft ordinances. House Bill 2728 making the Municipal Home Rule Pilot[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, January 31
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WATCHDOG ISSUES SOBERING REPORT ON AFGHANISTAN As the U.S. pursues peace in the war-torn country,[Read More…]
Media Alert: West Virginia, national education data, graphics available to assist with coverage of Education Reform Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To assist media following today’s West Virginia Senate’s discussion and references on Senate Bill 451, comprehensive education reform, the West Virginia Press Association is sharing a link and data from Nations Report Card (NAEP) website. Here is the link to the report andWest Virginia data sheets are listed[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Thursday, Jan. 31
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 23th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities:Christian Home Education Association Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: Senate to convene at 9 a.m. On The Agenda The Senate will resolve into the Committee of the Whole[Read More…]
W.Va. House Government Organization Committee votes to amend HB 2728
By Erica Young West Virginia Press Association Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.VA — HB 2728 was amended Wednesday, but it was not an easy process. HB 2728, if passed, will establish the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program (set to end in June of 2019) as a permanent program. Charleston, Huntington,[Read More…]
WV Gov. Justice threatens veto of education overhaul, charter school package
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice broke his silence Tuesday on a public education battle waging at the West Virginia Capitol, aligning himself with unions and Democrats and against the Senate GOP. Listing what he considers problems with the bill, like the enabling of charter[Read More…]
