By Josh Brown, Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Commission chamber was standing room only on Jan. 31 as concerned citizens, press and legislature members sat in listening for a vote on a proposed rate increase for the Mingo County Public Service District. No members of the[Read More…]
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WV Tax Department admits error in ATV property tax rebates; a fix is in the works
By Rachel Isabell, Webster Echo CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Tax Department has acknowledged a statewide error in processing personal property tax rebates for all-terrain vehicles, incorrectly marking many eligible taxpayers as ineligible for the credit. The department has confirmed that new letters will be sent to affected taxpayers[Read More…]
West Virginia Bureau for Public Health submits vaccine exemption plan
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The state Bureau for Public Health has submitted guidance to the office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey for a school vaccine exemption plan, according to a communications official. The guidance was submitted prior to the deadline on Saturday, as mandated[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Human Services announces new Cabinet Secretary, Alex J. Mayer
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced that Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed Alex J. Mayer as the new Cabinet Secretary of DoHS. Secretary Mayer, a U.S. Army veteran, brings over 12 years of experience in public administration, operations management, strategic planning, and public policy,[Read More…]
Opinion: A vital safeguard for West Virginia’s health care system is the Certificate of Need program
By David Goldberg (president and CEO, Mon and Davis Health Systems) and Dr. Glenn Crotty (president and CEO, CAMC Health System) As debates rage about health care regulation, West Virginia’s Certificate of Need (CON) law has come under increased scrutiny, but the reality is this program plays an important role[Read More…]
Laken’s Law and GameChanger: Saving lives in West Virginia
By Jack Cipoletti Early in the 2024 WV Legislative session, the House passed HB 5540, better known as Laken’s Law. It was signed by the Governor in March and took effect in May. It created a Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Education Act, requiring annual education of public school students in grades 6 through[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Press Association to host 2025 Legislative Lookahead, speakers announced
RSVP your seat today! West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Press Association will host the 2025 Legislative Lookahead on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10 am until 2 pm at the Culture Center located on Capitol grounds. West Virginia Legislative Leadership Panel – W.Va. Senate President Randy[Read More…]
West Virginia University step closer to finding new president
WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s Board of Governors have narrowed the field of candidates to replace Dr. E. Gordon Gee as president of the state’s largest university. Board Chair Richard Pill has said that the Board chose to keep the initial list of preferred candidates confidential until[Read More…]
Morrisey ‘applauds’ WVU for closure of DEI Office
By Lauren Taylor, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey released a statement Friday in response to WVU’s announcement of the closure of its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Thursday. Morrisey praised WVU for the closure, calling it a “win” for the state. “West Virginia University announced that it[Read More…]
Ihlenfeld reflects on his encore as U.S. Attorney
By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — From dismantling drug trafficking organizations to cracking down on COVID-19 relief fraud, William Ihlenfeld is “extremely proud” of his work as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Ihlenfeld resigned on Jan. 20, just before President Donald Trump was[Read More…]
