Over 4,000 households have received assistance to date West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On April 10, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that more than 4,000 households in West Virginia have received assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program following the February 15 flooding, with $21.6[Read More…]
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West Virginia Senate passes bills for one-stop permitting, banning cellphones in class
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia Senate passed House Bill 2002 and House Bill 2003 during Wednesday’s floor session. HB 2002, a bill requested by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, would create a system to expedite state-issued permits. HB 2003 would prohibit students from having[Read More…]
Senate amends its budget into House bill, setting up compromise
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — The future of remaining bills in the Legislature remains uncertain as the clock ticks down to midnight Saturday, but the budget appears to be on track for a quick compromise between the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate.[Read More…]
Mother knows best ~ Egg dyeing with Mother Nature
By Laura Dean Bennett, The Pocahontas Times It’ll soon be Easter – time for the Easter bunny to come hopping down the bunny trail with colored eggs for the good boys and girls and for moms who like to decorate their Easter table. Dyeing Easter eggs is a tradition that[Read More…]
Funkhouser’s water regulation bills defeated after Sidewinder lobbying
By Erik Anderson, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Del. Joe Funkhouser (R-98th) didn’t get a vote on two bills attempting to adjust the state’s groundwater rules that he sponsored in his first session in the West Virginia Legislature, which is coming to a close on Saturday. But he is[Read More…]
Lincoln Athletes Working on the Ground Floor of Building a Rugby Tradition in West Virginia
By Stephen Smoot, The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal When it comes to the sport of rugby, says John Snider of Doddridge County Parks and Recreation, “West Virginia is a big black hole.” Snider and a group of coaches, athletes, and parents, however, have committed to change that. Much[Read More…]
Attorney General McCuskey supports Trump’s bold action to bring back ‘Beautiful Clean Coal’
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey supports President Trump and his bold leadership to bring back coal, securing our nation’s energy independence. The Attorney General joined President Trump, West Virginia coal miners and others as the President signed three historic executive orders in Washington,[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey and First Lady to Host Inaugural Rhododendron Roll
Easter celebration to be held at the Governor’s Mansion Courtyard & Capitol Lawn West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Morrisey and the First Lady invite West Virginians to attend the Rhododendron Roll, a family-friendly Easter celebration set to be held on Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Association applauds President Trump’s pro-coal executive order
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) commends President Donald J. Trump for his decisive action today in signing a series of executive orders aimed at revitalizing the American coal industry and ensuring the reliability of the nation’s energy grid. These measures mark a significant[Read More…]
Power Play: Tax formula amended after West Virginia counties push back on Morrisey data centers
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — A West Virginia Senate committee amended Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s bill encouraging development of data centers — some of which could be powered by microgrids — to address concerns raised by county officials. The Economic Development Committee recommended an amendment[Read More…]
