Housing, Downtown Development, Small Business Growth and Economic Outlook West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Future Forward Summit and Expo to be held April 22-23 at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center will focus on four crucial pillars for the region – housing, downtown development, small business growth,[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU student researchers and lawmakers to connect during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
WVU Today WHAT: West Virginia University undergraduate research students will participate in Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. WHO: 65 University students WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 8-11 a.m. WHERE: Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston NOTES: Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for students to discuss with policymakers the[Read More…]
With highest water violation rate in nation, Morrisey eyes NCAA more than polluters
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has the nation’s highest percentage of public water systems with drinking water violations, according to a new Gazette-Mail analysis of federal data. Of West Virginia’s 831 public water systems, 622 — 74.8% — had drinking water violations in 2023, according[Read More…]
Rep. Moore Applauds Executive Order to Dismantle Dept. of Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore issued the following statement applauding President Trump’s new executive order to dismantle the Department of Education: “I proudly ran on eliminating the federal Department of Education and block granting those dollars directly to the states, and I am proud to see that come to[Read More…]
Legislature considering taking more oversight of education rule-making
By Steven Allen Adams for The Journal CHARLESTON — Several bills making their way through the legislative process this year seek to place the rule-making authority of the West Virginia Department of Education in the hands of lawmakers despite a higher court ruling preventing the Legislature from exercising this authority[Read More…]
U.S. Rep Riley Moore Talks Tariffs, Economy In Wheeling
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING – New U.S. Rep. Riley Moore got himself appointed to the House Appropriations Committee, and now he is backing the trade tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump as a means to right the economy. “I will say it was harder for me to get[Read More…]
April Kaull named associate vice president for strategic communications at Carnegie Mellon
By Anna Goldizen, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Executive Director of Communications April Kaull will depart WVU to accept a position as associate vice president for strategic communications at Carnegie Mellon University, according to a Carnegie Mellon release Wednesday. Kaull’s last day at WVU will be March 31. She is set[Read More…]
Inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference brings professionals of all ages, industries together
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN — The inaugural Shepherding Women in Business Conference was held in the Storer Ballroom on Saturday. The conference was the brainchild of Shepherd University student Chloe Waldeck, who was inspired to create it after assisting with a women’s conference in another state for[Read More…]
Stunts: West Virginia lawmakers must address real needs
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel One is tempted to wonder who in the motorcycle insurance industry got hold of state lawmakers this year, after discussion of a couple of motorcycle-related ideas in the House of Delegates. House Bill 2752 has actually been dubbed a “freedom from leg cramps bill” by[Read More…]
WVSOM looks to future in State of School address
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – President James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., after acknowledging recent accomplishments of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), broke from tradition on March 18 by focusing most of his annual State of the School address on strategic initiatives to move the school forward. “That[Read More…]