West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is launching WVU Guarantee — a new program that will provide funding to cover the costs of tuition and University fees for qualifying incoming and current West Virginia students beginning this fall. The program is open to resident undergraduate students across the WVU System,[Read More…]
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West Virginia educators receive Presidential Award in Math and Science
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) congratulates four educators from the state who received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Nationally, 336 teachers and mentors received the most recent round of this prestigious award as well as the Presidential[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate President Smith names remainder of leadership team, committee chairs
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Senate President Randy Smith named the rest of his new leadership team headlining into the 2025 legislative session, as well as the remainder of his major committee chairs and vice chairs, only retaining one senator from his[Read More…]
West Virginia’s next state health officer tasked with quickly devising vaccine exemption plan
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s next state health officer will be tasked with devising a plan for school vaccine exemptions. The state Bureau for Public Health and the state health officer are required to submit guidance to the office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey by[Read More…]
USDA announces $30.4 million investment to increase access to high-speed internet in rural West Virginia
Investment will benefit more than 6,500 West Virginians West Virginia Press Association SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced $30.4 million of investments to help expand high-speed internet in Hampshire, Nicholas, and Hardy counties. “Good, reliable high speed internet[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kris Warner reports 843 new WV business registrations for December 2024
Monroe County led the state in new business growth for the month West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 843 new businesses statewide during the month of December according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Monroe County led the state in the percentage[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Pack applauds Governor Morrisey for efforts to expand school choice, reduce taxes for West Virginia families
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack is praising Governor Patrick Morrisey for ramping up efforts to boost school choice and lower the state income tax even further as part of his inaugural remarks. “Governor Morrisey has been a strong advocate for educational freedom and tax reduction[Read More…]
OP-ED: WV Should Affirm Our Commitment to First Responders
By W.Va. House of Delegates Majority Leader Del. Pat McGeehan West Virginia has good law enforcement officers. We need more of them. Their pursuit of justice and peace serves the most vulnerable members of our community, forming an indispensable part of our shared project: that our people of West Virginia[Read More…]
Congressman Moore named to three Appropriations Subcommittees
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) has announced that Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) will serve on the House Appropriations Committee’s subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Commerce, Justice, and Science; and as the Vice Chair of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee.[Read More…]
Mingo County plagued with water issues during storm
By Josh Brown, Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — During Winter Storm Blair over the last week, many Mingo County Public Service District customers were without water for an extended period. “Due to the inclement weather and the conditions of the Tug River we are currently unable to effectively treat[Read More…]