NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday that federal funds have been made available to enable the creation of a Peer Coaches program. The goal of the program is to assist and support dislocated workers through the transition after a layoff until they’re retrained or employed again, according[Read More…]
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WVU Extension Service empowers young entrepreneur to add bite to his business plan’s bark
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Entrepreneurship takes a lot of work to get right, and there are countless variables that ultimately affect how successful a business becomes. Coming up with a vision, developing products, figuring out distribution and crafting a sustainable business model is tricky for anyone, much less[Read More…]
At public hearing, mostly opposition to managed care model for West Virginia foster kids
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After hearing concerns about a bill that would move West Virginia’s foster children into managed care, the House Health Committee on Tuesday passed an amended version of the bill on to the House Judiciary with its recommendation. During a public hearing that[Read More…]
In a 4-2 vote, Beckley Council approves LGBTQ ordinance
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a Beckley Common Council meeting attended by more than 330 people on Tuesday evening, Council voted to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the list of protected minorities in city limits. After an emotional public hearing with around 70 speakers[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Capito speaking at WV Economic Development Council this morning
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This morning, Wednesday, January 23, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will address the West Virginia Economic Development Council Legislative Conference. Members of the media who plan to attend should [email protected]. Please note that media are required to display current press credentials. Wednesday, January 23[Read More…]
Revenue presentation highlights agencies that generate money for WV
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Department of Revenue budget presentations to the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday highlighted two agencies that bring in far more revenue for the state than they cost: the Tax Department and the Insurance Commission. Danny Morgan, assistant commissioner for operations, noted that the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 23
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT SENATORS ARE GRAPPLING WITH Side with Trump or vote to temporarily end the longest[Read More…]
Media Alert: U.S. Sen. Manchin speaking in Charleston today
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will speak today at the West Virginia Economic Development Council, the AFL-CIO 2019 Legislative Conference in Charleston and at the Independent Oil & Gas Association West Virginia Winter Meeting. **For Planning Purposes Only** WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Manchin delivers remarks at[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislators to face off in charity basketball game on Jan. 29
Tickets are $5 at the door; all proceeds donated to American Cancer Society CHARLESTON, W. Va. — West Virginia Legislators will put aside their partisan differences and play basketball, all for a good cause in the annual “Dick Henderson and Tony Lewis Memorial Basketball Game” to raise money for the American[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 23
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 15th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: WV Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Eat Right WV Day”, Upper Senate Rotunda (2 Tables); WV Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Upper Senate Rotunda (3 Tables), Broadband Day at the Capitol; Upper Senate Rotunda (3 Tables); WV Rural[Read More…]
