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…]
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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…]
W.Va. legislative committee advances seven wide-ranging bills from gas well royalty payments to state-sponsored ID age verification for pornographic website access
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on the Judiciary advanced seven bills on Monday, ranging from enhanced damages for nonpayment of royalty fees to one that would require digital identification age verification to access pornographic websites. The first bill discussed was HB 4292,[Read More…]
Huntington honors 77 through Black History Month banner program
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — More than 50 community members, friends and loved ones gathered at the A.D. Lewis Community Center on Sunday evening to celebrate the 77 honorees featured in this year’s Black History Month downtown street banner program. The banners recognize people who have[Read More…]
Poll workers being sought for upcoming election
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — People interested in serving the public by becoming poll workers for the upcoming May primary election are being encouraged to contact their local county clerk’s offices. Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye said his office is seeking people interested in becoming poll[Read More…]
Sen. Mike Caputo would fund employees’ PEIA contribution with cannabis proceeds
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senator Mike Caputo (D, Marion) has introduced a bill to the state Senate that, should recreational cannabis be legalized in the state, would use revenue from its sale to fund the employee share of their Public Employee Insurance Agency (PEIA) plan. “One of[Read More…]
Empowering Future Mining Engineers: United Coal Company’s Biomarine Equipment donation boosts preparedness
West Virginia Press Association SOPHIA, W.Va. — United Coal Company (UCC) recently reaffirmed its dedication to safety and readiness in the mining industry by generously donating Biomarine Mine Rescue Equipment to the Virginia Tech Mine Engineering Department. This equipment is intended to bolster mine rescue training opportunities for both students[Read More…]
Gov. Justice appoints Stephen Green to 36th District in House of Delegates
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Stephen “David” Green to the West Virginia House of Delegates 36th District, which serves McDowell County. Green fills the vacancy created by Anita Hall’s resignation. Green will serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The Concord University graduate is[Read More…]