CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has requested that West Virginia American Water provide potable and bottled water to West Virginians in the areas affected by the Jan. 9 Elk River chemical spill. “Immediately following West Virginia American Water’s DO NOT USE order on Jan. 9, I began working[Read More…]
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WVPA Sharing: Column from Sen. Jeff Kessler, President of the State Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the beginning of this water crisis, my pledge to all West Virginians has been to do all in my power to make sure that a completely preventable tragedy like this never happens again. I am proud to report that we took the first step in that direction this week[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Kids and families day at the Legislature
Our Children, Our Future to rally with kids and families CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Our Children, Our Future Campaign will hold its annual Kids and Families Day at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. More than 500 kids and families representing labor, faith, and community organizations are scheduled[Read More…]
Sen. Jay Rockefeller talks about consumer fraud protection legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Jay Rockefeller, in his weekly video address, discusses legislation he introduced this week that would protect consumers by creating security standards for companies who hold consumers’ personal information. Each week, a new video is posted on Senator Rockefeller’s website – www.rockefeller.senate.gov.
Sen. Rockefeller Column: For a healthy start, every child must have access to dental care
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is an annual reminder of the actions families can take to ensure good oral health for their children so they are prepared for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. We know that dental cavities are one hundred percent preventable and that[Read More…]
Employment Opportunity: Charleston Newspapers hiring community news specialist
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Newspapers’ Metro Department has an immediate opening for a photographer/reporter/page designer. Based in the West Virginia’s capitol, Charleston Newspapers operates The Charleston Gazette and Charleston Daily Mail. The immediate need is for a full-time staff person with a passion for community journalism. The Metro Department produces weekly zoned editions and[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Tom Miller Legislative Column for Feb. 2 posted
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first major issue of the 2014 session cleared a hurdle when the West Virginia State Senate voted unanimously last week to pass Senate Bill 373 that calls for stronger regulations on above-ground storage tanks after a recent chemical spill in Charleston. This legislation, now under consideration[Read More…]
Murray sees loss of more coal jobs and related employment in WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Robert “Bob” Murray, the head of Murray Energy Corp., said Central Appalachian coal production is down 43 percent from 2008 levels – along with a reduction in jobs – and he predicts more declines. “I don’t think there is any question we will continue to see decreases[Read More…]
Concern arises over fate of W.Va. chemical spill bill
By Dave Boucher Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Senate leaders are concerned the House of Delegates might delay or split apart the bill crafted in response to the recent Elk River chemical spill. The bill, which calls for increased scrutiny of aboveground chemical storage facilities, passed a unanimous[Read More…]
Honoring Truly Great Teachers
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Really excellent school teachers, the kind whose influence sticks with their students throughout their lives, seldom get the credit they so richly deserve. That will change for some of them during an event scheduled for this evening. Members of the late[Read More…]
