West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — Thousands of colorful flags transformed the National Mall into a sea of purple this June, with a first-of-its-kind visual display represent the need for greater federal attention and public awareness for the more than 40 million Americans living with migraine and headache disorders.[Read More…]
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NSO: Meet WVU’s new president, Michael Benson
The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The newly-named WVU president, Michael Benson met with the Daily Athenaeum virtually in April to discuss the presidential search process, the role of DEI in higher education, House Bill 3279 and his plans and goals for the University. DA: “Could you walk us through[Read More…]
West Virginia Hospital Association Releases 2024 Health Care Workforce Report
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) has released its 2024 Health Care Workforce Report, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the current hospital workforce landscape in the Mountain State. The report highlights both progress and persistent challenges as hospitals strive to recruit and retain[Read More…]
Flat Stanley Flies from Franklin Elementary to Space and Back
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Three decades ago, educator Dale Hubert had an idea. He would take a character from a book written three decades prior called “Flat Stanley” and build an educational project around him. The book, written by American author Jeff Brown, tells of[Read More…]
Tucker United Public Meeting Leads to Open Challenge to Governor by Mayor Tomson
By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate The newly formed local advocacy group Tucker United hosted its first public informational meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Davis on Sunday, June 1st. The meeting was to inform the public what the group has learned about the proposed natural gas and diesel[Read More…]
From Heartbreak to History: Paw Paw Schools crown first-ever State Track Champions
By Jamie Harris, The Morgan Messenger PAW PAW, W.Va. — What began as a season still reeling from the heartache of the sudden loss of beloved teacher and long-time athletic director Jeff Palmer in September suddenly turned into a celebration of resilience, pride, and pure athletic brilliance this past weekend[Read More…]
West Virginia not expected to trigger additional personal income tax cut this year, Treasurer Larry Pack says
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — Another automatic reduction in the state’s personal income tax is not looking likely, according to West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack. With less than a month left in the current fiscal year, the state is not on track to collect enough revenue[Read More…]
WV Public Service Commission Orders Will Help Reinvigorate Coal Industry
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Service Commission recently issued orders that, once implemented, will extend the life of state coal–fired power plants, and through that, reinvigorate coal production in our region. Based on provisions included in House Bill 2014, legislation to incentivize microgrid and[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: Medicaid cuts and the inequality of death
Charleston Gazette-Mail Plenty of reports and opinion pieces have been circulating in the news media in West Virginia regarding looming cuts to Medicaid in the congressional spending plan that will facilitate extended tax cuts for the wealthy. Many West Virginians already have difficulty accessing and affording health care, as represented[Read More…]
Municipality Fiscal Budget Compliance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is unable to accept the proposed levy rates for the municipalities of Terra Alta, Reedy, and Smithfield due to noncompliance with provisions of West Virginia Code. Each year, municipalities are required to submit their upcoming fiscal year budgets to the State[Read More…]
