West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Major General Bill Crane, adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard, addressed members of the Legislative Veterans Caucus on Tuesday, to provide an update as to the goings on within West Virginia’s military ranks. Some 12 members of the Veterans[Read More…]
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Remembering Man High coaching legend William “Tootie” Carter
By Cameron Maynard, The Logan Banner MAN, W.Va. — The community of Man as well as the entire state of West Virginia lost an outstanding coach and an even better man as longtime Hillbillies coaching staple and legend William “Tootie” Carter passed away at 82 on Thursday, Jan. 25. Carter[Read More…]
Fairmont State cadre meets lawmakers, states its case ‘Day at the Capitol’
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While Fairmont State students introduced themselves at the Capitol and took the grand tour Monday, University President Mike Davis was on a mission. As he went to a private meeting with Gov. Jim Justice, there was one thing on his mind.[Read More…]
Delegates pass two election measures
Republican and Dem lawmakers clash over intentions behind bills By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A pair of bills modifying the state’s election laws passed the House of Delegates on Tuesday following a contentious debate. Republicans, who control the chamber, said the bills are intended[Read More…]
House Committee on Political Subdivisions debates B & O taxes and stormwater fees
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Political Subdivisions, on Tuesday, debated four bills designed to limit municipal authority with regard to penalizing both businesses and water customers, as well as exempting subcontractors from certain municipal taxes. Proposed by Del. Mike DeVault, R-Marion, HB[Read More…]
WVU leading regional effort with $1M NSF award to accelerate energy technology, infrastructure
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will lead a $1 million National Science Foundation funded effort to drive energy technology and infrastructure, as well as address issues involving decarbonization and grid resiliency, throughout the West Virginia-southwestern Pennsylvania region. The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure team, spearheaded by Erienne Olesh,[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin issues personal statement
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC— On Jan. 30, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission Gayle Manchin’s health after a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama. “On Monday, my wife Gayle and her colleague Guy Land were involved in a car accident on the[Read More…]
Critical Incident Review Team would examine deadly incidents for children in state custody
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When children are entrusted to the state’s care, loved ones should be able to trust that they will be safe. However, that hasn’t always been the case. Lawmakers seek to improve outcomes for these children with a bill currently under consideration by the[Read More…]
The deadline has passed: Here’s who’s running for statewide office in WV
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Saturday was the filing deadline to run for political office in West Virginia for the 2024 election. Here’s a brief look at the candidates for statewide and congressional offices. Governor US House of Representatives Congressional District 1 Congressional District 2 Read more:[Read More…]
House of Delegates begins third week of session by passing seven bills
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia House of Delegates, on Monday, began the second-third of the 2024 Legislative Session by overwhelmingly passing seven bills, all primarily administrative in nature. None of the bills passed saw any debate among lawmakers, and five were passed unanimously. [Read More…]
