By Erica Young WV Press Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It didn’t take the West Virginia House of Delegate’s House Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues long to move on bills strengthening the laws again financial exploitation. At its meeting on Jan. 24, the committee passed House Bills 2618[Read More…]
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Judiciary chairman: Criminal justice reform ‘humanitarian’ and ‘economic’ issue
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail In a break from tough-on-crime thinking, the Legislature is moving a series of bills designed to keep ex-convicts out of jails, not reel more in. From letting certain nonviolent offenders clear their records after years of good behavior, to allowing the dismissal of drug[Read More…]
Democrats voice frustration over education bill in West Virginia Senate
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democrats Saturday were critical of the Republican-backed education bill that was passed Friday night by the state Senate Education Committee. They were displeased, among other things, with how the bill originated in committee rather than introduction on the Senate floor,[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate bill would allow jail workers to carry firearms
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Last year West Virginia lawmakers agreed to a provision allowing corrections employees to carry firearms on the job, but the words are missing from the comprehensive corrections bill signed into law by Gov. Jim Justice. Senate Majority Leader Ryan[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Breakfast set for 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 annual West Virginia Press Association Legislative Breakfast. “The media of West Virginia appreciate legislators[Read More…]
Experts say West Virginia’s economic woes have strong long-term solutions
By JEFF McCULLOUGH NCWV Media MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia has seen some economic hardship over the past few years, many financial experts believe that by addressing a few key problems, the Mountain State can get back on the right track. John Deskins, director of WVU’s Bureau of Business[Read More…]
HELP4WV has taken over 30,000 calls
By EMILY KEEFER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Helpline has now taken more than 30,000 calls, and the HELP4WV program is connecting West Virginians with resources to help them combat addiction and mental health issues, according to an official press release. According to[Read More…]
Lewisburg’s Chocolate Festival selected as ‘STS Top 20 Event’
Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Southeast Tourism Society (STS) once again names the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival as one of the STS Top 20 Events for the Southeast for April 2019. Attendees of this sweet festival sample sugary treats while strolling the streets of Lewisburg. The festival features chef demonstrations providing[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Democrats vs. Republicans Tuesday evening to raise funds for Cancer Society
Former WVU Assistant Basketball Coach Billy Hahn will be on hand for W.Va. Legislature’s Annual Charity Basketball Game INSTITUTE, W.Va. — The West Virginia’s Legislature’s Annual Dick Henderson—Tony Lewis Charity Basketball Game is set for Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (Tomorrow, Jan. 29, 2019, at 7 p.m.) The game will[Read More…]
