West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced that Jim Linsenmeyer has been named its Executive Director of Innovation. Linsenmeyer joins UC from the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, where he served as Region Manager in Shepherdstown. In this role, he led efforts to[Read More…]
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WVPress 2025 Media Social
By West Virginina Press Association Members of the West Virginia media mingled with state legislators and business representatives at the West Virginia Press Association’s Media Social Thursday evening at the Culture Center in Charleston. Sponsors for the event included AARPWV, The Health Plan and Vandalia as well as WVU University[Read More…]
Flood update: 4 WV counties receive disaster declaration
By Josh Brown, The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday evening that the federal government has accepted his request for a disaster declaration in West Virginia following severe flooding earlier this month. The federal government accepted his request for Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Press Association to host annual Media Social on Feb. 27
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association (WVPA) is hosting its annual Media Social on Thursday, Feb. 27. This exclusive WVPA event will once again be held at the West Virginia Culture Center on the Capitol Complex. Journalists from print, digital and broadcast media (as well as guests) will[Read More…]
Health insurance costs for public employees receive focus at West Virginia Capitol
Public employee unions call for long-term fix for PEIA By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Health insurance coverage for West Virginia’s public employees is stable for now due to approved premium and out-of-pocket expenses beginning in plan year 2026, but costs of the program are[Read More…]
West Virginia House committee advances legislation to create ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON (WV News) — A West Virginia House of Delegates committee advanced a bill Wednesday that could establish a parental bill of rights in the state. The Judiciary Committee voted to report a committee substitute for House Bill 2129 to the House floor with[Read More…]
Treasurer Pack celebrates Disability Advocacy Day at the Legislature by highlighting 7th anniversary of WVABLE
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack on Wednesday spoke during a Disability Advocacy Day Rally at the State Capitol where he celebrated the 7th anniversary of WVABLE – a savings program offered by the State Treasurer’s Office that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to save and[Read More…]
West Virginia Delegation applauds disaster declaration approval following severe storms
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), as well as U.S. Reps. Carol Miller (W.Va.-01) and Riley Moore (W.Va.-02), applauded President Donald Trump’s approval for Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties. The Individual Assistance (IA) Program provides funds to individuals[Read More…]
WVU awarded grant to explore and develop fiber-based products in West Virginia
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Wool is a highly functional fiber, but despite this, most of the wool and textile industry has left the country due to lack of infrastructure, limiting farmers’ profits from wool production. With the help of a USDA grant, West Virginia University researchers are exploring new ways to[Read More…]
New website targets youth and aims to strengthen West Virginia’s healthcare workforce
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Explore Health Careers WV is excited to announce the launch of its new workforce website designed to attract new talent to West Virginia’s healthcare sector and build a robust and sustainable workforce for years to come. This website is a joint effort by[Read More…]
