By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill meant to protect girls and women from the transgender community passed the West Virginia House of Delegates on Valentine’s Day, the irony of which was not lost on the Democratic minority in the House, who called[Read More…]
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Bill to increase compensation for guardians ad litem considered by House Finance Committee
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Finance Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday that would increase compensation for guardians ad litem, appointed attorneys who may serve in the best interests of a minor child, as well as a bill to provide property tax credits[Read More…]
WVDEP now accepting applications for 2024 Make It Shine Spring Cleanup
Application deadline is March 8th West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now available for the 2024 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Spring Cleanup. This annual event is sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) Program. This year’s cleanup will[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin statement on the closure of Cleveland-Cliffs tin mill facility in Weirton
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement after the Cleveland-Cliffs tin mill steel facility in Weirton, West Virginia announced its closure this morning. The decision, which will result in nearly 1,000 employee layoffs in April, is a direct result of the U.S. International[Read More…]
CSX train derails in western Morgan County with no injuries or release of hazardous materials
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — A CSX train on Monday afternoon, February 12, derailed in the area of Magnolia in western Morgan County, bringing fire, EMS and hazardous materials responders to the remote area to assess the situation. Rail officials on Tuesday morning said they[Read More…]
Fairmont’s 201st Field Artillery Regiment feels the love on Valentine’s Day
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Valentine’s Day is typically reserved for couples, flowers and expensive dinners, however, Marcella Yaremchuk wants one group in particular to not be left out. Yaremchuk and a few other women from the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church handed out candies to[Read More…]
Senate Energy Committee advances legislation to expand penalties for nonpayment of oil and gas royalties
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Committee on Energy, Industry, and Mining, on Tuesday, considered a “strike and insert” amendment to HB 4292, a bill which seeks to expand damages for the nonpayment of oil and gas royalties due to land owners. As explained by[Read More…]
W.Va. House Committee on Insurance and Banking advances four bills, including Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Insurance and Banking advanced four bills on Tuesday, including one creating the Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act and one that would increase the amount of insurance funds that may be recovered by fire departments following[Read More…]
WVSCA names Williams the School Counselor of the Year
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jodi Williams, from Opequon Elementary School, was named the West Virginia School Counselor Association (WVSCA) 2024 School Counselor of the Year last week. Williams, who was nominated for the award last November, felt honored that her co-workers thought so highly of her[Read More…]
Department of Human Services encourages female SNAP recipients to apply for WV Women Work Manufacturing Program
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) is encouraging Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) recipients to apply for the West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) Step Up for Women Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program. The program’s[Read More…]