By Joe Boczek, Shelly Poe and Mary Jo CoppoolseFor GameChanger Washington, DC—GameChanger was featured at two presentations on opening day at the CADCA (Community Anti- Drug Coalition of America) National Prevention Education Convention at the Gaylord Hotel in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Oxon Hill, Md. Dr. Maryann Corsello, GameChanger[Read More…]
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West Virginia House, Senate make steady progress on bills as session reaches halfway mark, Democratic lawmakers say GOP majority not focusing on real issues.
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – The 60-day annual session of the West Virginia Legislature reached its halfway mark Thursday, with Republican lawmakers touting progress on economic development, public education spending and other issues. But members of the Democratic caucus said the GOP supermajority is[Read More…]
Morrisey places spotlight on Del. Phil Mallow for $2M water and sewer grant for Worthington
By Esteban FernandezFor Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Worthington-area resident Doug Starcher donned a jaunty hat and gleefully passed out candy canes to members of the Marion County Commission on Wednesday. At the same time, two and a half hours away in Charleston, news had just broken that Gov. Patrick[Read More…]
Crackdown of handicap parking violations underway in Bluefield
By Charles OwensFor the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — The ongoing parking enforcement efforts in Bluefield also includes tickets for those who park illegally in designated handicapped parking spots within the city limits. The city launched a renewed enforcement of two-hour parking spots in the downtown area on Wednesday, but[Read More…]
Capito: Praises Trump’s Support For Coal Industry
By Joselyn KingFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Wheeling – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said a move this week by President Donald Trump will help to keep some coal-fired power plants open longer in West Virginia. Capito spoke on the matter during a press call with reporters across the[Read More…]
OP-ED: West Virginia Should Bring PACE to Families Who Need It Most
By Jason ParsonsFor Asher Agency Mrs. Johnson wanted only one thing — to stay in her home as she aged. She lives alone, with diabetes, heart disease, and mobility challenges that make daily life difficult. Her daughter drives from Martinsburg to Winchester, Va., several evenings each week after work to[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Nonprofit Leaders from Across West Virginia to Gather at the Capitol
By Rosemary KetchumFor West Virginia Nonprofit Association Nonprofit Day at the Capitol – February 18, 2026 Lower Rotunda | 9:30 AM The West Virginia Nonprofit Association (WVNPA) will host Nonprofit Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, bringing nonprofit leaders from across the state to Charleston to highlight[Read More…]
Legislative roundup: Lawmakers slow to move education bills through session
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia It’s been just over a month since Senate Education Committee Chair Amy Grady, R-Mason, while speaking as part of the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead panel in Charleston, told a room filled with reporters, “The graduation requirements that we have for our high school students are assuming every[Read More…]
Morrisey appoints former charter school leader Paul to West Virginia Board of Education
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey selected former state charter school czar James Paul to serve as a member of the West Virginia Board of Education, with which the governor has butted heads. In a press conference Wednesday morning at the State[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bills on Human Smuggling, Limiting Campaign Finance Info
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — After working on it in a subcommittee, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday recommended legislation limiting certain campaign finance information from public view, as well as a House of Delegates bill aimed at curbing assistance to help undocumented immigrants abscond from the[Read More…]
