Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 13th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: From the Activity Calendar: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Bell Ringing, North Circle following march to Capitol (approximate time noon); Health Freedom Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; NFIB, Upper House Walkway[Read More…]
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Delegates seek term limits for West Virginia’s congressional delegation
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A resolution seeking term limits in Congress was introduced Thursday in the West Virginia Legislature. House Joint Resolution 14, assigned to the House Judiciary Committee, would add West Virginia to the list of states proposing congressional term limits. West[Read More…]
Citizens, advocates criticize DEP for failing to defend water quality standards
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — About 30 people turned out for a public listening session Thursday at the Department of Environmental Protection, with most criticizing the DEP for recently opting not to defend its own proposal to update water quality standards. After the federal Environmental Protection Agency recommended[Read More…]
Thomas Art Walk to bring color to winter
By DAN GEOHAGAN The Inter-Mountain THOMAS, W.Va. — In the midst of the winter’s white, a festival of color will take place on the top of the mountain in Tucker County Saturday. The Thomas Art Walk, an annual tradition in Tucker, is this year participating in showing solidarity with the[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State’s new website offers ‘One-Click Access’ to information, services, resources
Release from the W.Va. Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The The new website supports some of the Secretary of State’s top goals, which include streamlining bureaucracy, enhancing business and continuously improving customer service. The new, easy-to-navigate website has a fresh new look and was designed over the last 14 months[Read More…]
Read Aloud West Virginia growing again — and seeking volunteers
By MICHAL NEARY The Journal MARTINSBURG — For volunteers who read to children through Read Aloud West Virginia, one prime goal is to create a space in the classroom where reading is simply enjoyable. “We’re a live commercial for reading,” said Dawn Miller, communications director for the nonprofit organization. “We’re[Read More…]
Leadership West Virginia announces Class of 2019
West Virginia Press Association’s DeBord included in 2019 leaders CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fifty-seven leaders from across the state have accepted invitations to participate in the 2019 Class of Leadership West Virginia. Candidates were selected from a list of applicants submitted in late 2018. Stephanie Abraham, Abraham Law, PLLC (Logan) James[Read More…]
West Virginia organizations expand services for federal workers
By CAITY COYNE Charleston Gazette-Mail BECKLEY, W.Va. — As the partial federal government shutdown entered its 27th day Thursday, organizations throughout West Virginia extended services to assist federal employees who might be struggling without their paychecks. At the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center Thursday morning, a routine mobile food pantry[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate Democrats issue statement welcoming Hardesty to State Senate
Release from the WV Senate Minority Caucus: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Minority Caucus of the 84thWest Virginia Legislature is pleased to welcome Paul Hardesty to the seat representing the Senate’s Seventh District, vacated by Senator Richard Ojeda. Hardesty was appointed by Governor Jim Justice late this afternoon. “We welcome Paul to[Read More…]
