CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. State Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, on Governor Justice’s State of the State Address: “Tonight, we heard a number of strong policy ideas from Governor Justice. I was happy to hear that his goals for the Legislature this year include bills that will lower the tax[Read More…]
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W.Va. House of Delegates Speaker Hanshaw issues statement on State of State speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Jim Justice’s State of the State address. “Governor Justice laid out a bold, ambitious agenda this evening,” Speaker Hanshaw said. “He has many ideas I believe the House can embrace and our members[Read More…]
2019 West Virginia State of State Speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2019 West Virginia State of the State Speech: LIVE: Gov. Justice presents 2019 #WV State of the State Address #WVSOTS19 https://t.co/WF8ya579Z3 — Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) January 9, 2019
Debt, defaults and declining enrollment — higher education in WV by the numbers
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A report presented Monday to West Virginia state lawmakers says that while tuition is lower in West Virginia than most other states, West Virginia high school students are still less likely to attend college and more likely to leave with higher debt[Read More…]
Logan native publishes his first novel — and it’s set in West Virginia
By A.M. STONE For The Logan Banner BARNABUS, W.Va. — Jordan Farmer knew he wanted to be a writer at an early age. Growing up in Logan, he loved reading and constantly sought out new titles and authors. Gradually, he noticed many of the books he loved did not resemble[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice to deliver State of State address today
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers are gathering in Charleston for the start of the 2019 regular session. The Senate and House of Delegates are set to gavel into session Wednesday, and several bills are expected to be introduced. Later, Gov. Jim Justice will outline his priorities for[Read More…]
WVU Extension Service and AmeriCorps seek volunteers for summer reading and nutrition program
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Reading and comprehension skills are critical to success in today’s fast-paced world. Energy Express, a summer reading and nutrition program offered by WVU Extension Service and AmeriCorps, helps to ensure West Virginia’s youths keep up with those much-needed skills, particularly during the summer months. “Energy[Read More…]
WVU aims for funding stabilization, anti-hazing legislation in new year
By JOE SEVERINO The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When the 2019 West Virginia Legislative Session begins Wednesday, WVU will be lobbying for legislation relating to the higher education budget, anti-hazing laws and campus carry. Foremost, the University will be looking into stabilizing the funds allocated to higher education, Rob[Read More…]
West Virginia Dept. of Agriculture feeling minor effects from partial shutdown
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is feeling the effects of the partial shutdown of the federal government, albeit only slightly at the moment. While personnel employed by the organization are mostly still going about usual business, the federally-funded employees are currently out[Read More…]
