Event will feature owners of E.B. Fungi West Virginia Press Association PRINCETON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its first “Coffee Talks” networking session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 20, at The Dream Bean, located at 860 Mercer Street in Princeton, W.Va. Join the WV[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: GO-WV winter meeting spotlights WV energy resurgence
The 2025 Winter Meeting of the Gas and Oil Association of WV (GO-WV) will take place February 19- 20, 2025, at the Marriott Town Center Hotel in Charleston. Highlights for both days include: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Luncheon in Salon D with Rick Hill and[Read More…]
Grant County Bank announces 2024 Moomau Scholarship recipient
West Virginia Press Association PETERSBURG, W.Va. — Grant County Bank is proud to announce the recipient of the Moomau Scholarship, established in honor of the late George B. Moomau, long-time Bank President, and his wife, Lura “Becky” Moomau—a cherished educator within Grant County Schools. The Moomau Scholarship awards $1,000 to[Read More…]
Morrisey budget plan: WV facing revenue declines, escalating Hope Scholarship costs
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state budget forecast released by West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s administration projects a long-term revenue decline amid a tightening budget squeeze. The six-year financial plan as of Wednesday released by Morrisey’s administration to coincide with the start of the 2025 regular[Read More…]
Bill Weakening School Vaccine Requirements in West Virginia Advances
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following up on an executive order issued last month by Gov. Patrick Morrisey, the state Senate Health Committee sent a bill to the full West Virginia Senate weakening immunization requirements for all school-age children in the state. The Senate Health[Read More…]
National Entrepreneurship Week set for February 15-22; open house set for WV One Stop Business Center
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced that West Virginia will join the nation in celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week from February 15-22, 2025, with an open-house reception at the newly updated WV One Stop Business Center. National Entrepreneurship Week takes place annually the third week of February. Originally[Read More…]
West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner eyes salary enhancements and lab expansion funds as legislative session opens
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Funds nearly equivalent to what was allocated 15 years ago will no longer cut it. Securing funding for greater salaries, an expansion of the department’s laboratory and to bolster the West Virginia Grown program is a priority for West[Read More…]
Weirton water board continues to address line breaks
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — The Weirton Area Water Board continues its efforts to restore the distribution of water throughout the city, with officials noting crews have located and repaired more than line breaks since the end of November. “It is a work in progress,”[Read More…]
WV Press: The Lobby (now with links!)
A downloadable government relations guide of associations, businesses, people and issues. The digital version now has hyperlinks* to websites, social media and emails. *Hyperlinks on some pages not available, mostly for emails.
Mic Checks and Balances: Morrisey presents first State of the State address
Fiscal year 2026 general revenue budget fills projected $400 million hole By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey laid out his legislative agenda and presented lawmakers a balanced budget after previously raising alarms about a potential $400 million budget hole in his[Read More…]
