CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the potential for severe weather beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Gov. Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia. The National Weather Service has issued a weather watch, warning, or advisory for all 55 West[Read More…]
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Death penalty to receive new focus in West Virginia legislative session
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another Republican lawmaker is calling for a return to the death penalty in West Virginia for specific cases, but others question the effectiveness of the death penalty. In a press release Monday, state Sen. Mike Stuart said the[Read More…]
Candidates begin filing with West Virginia SOS for 2024 election cycle
By Charles Young, WV News/The State Journal CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Monday marked the official start of the 2024 election cycle as candidates began filing certificates of announcement with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office and local county clerk’s offices. Candidates have until midnight on Jan. 27 to file their[Read More…]
As WV inmate death count swells, advocates want governor, other leaders to act
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kimberly Burks knows her son isn’t coming back after two former West Virginia corrections officers pleaded guilty and six more have been charged by federal prosecutors following his death at a state-run jail in Raleigh County. That’s why she says she wants[Read More…]
Senate President Craig Blair announces re-election bid for West Virginia’s 15th Senatorial District
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Craig Blair announces his candidacy for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate. Senator Blair is the Eastern Panhandle’s first Senate President/Lieutenant Governor and he is running again to build upon the successes already happening in West Virginia. Under President Blair’s leadership, the[Read More…]
Legislative Committee on Workforce Development hears from Adult Education students
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The legislative Oversight Commission on Workforce Development and Labor Issues, on Monday, began their final meeting ahead of the Regular Session by hearing a presentation regarding adult education. Beginning the presentation was WV Adult Education Southeast Region Instructor and Administrative Assistant[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito announces Congressionally Directed Spending award for Southern Jackson County Wastewater Treatment System upgrades
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Southern Jackson County Public Service District (PSD) to[Read More…]
Legislative interim committee hears update on statewide broadband progress
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kelly Workman, director of the state’s Office of Broadband, provided an update on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program during Monday’s interim meeting of the legislative Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure. According to Workman, the state[Read More…]
Update provided on changes as result of DHHR reorganization
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On January 1, 2024, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was officially reorganized into three separate departments in accordance with House Bill 2006. The legislation passed during the 2023 Legislative Session and was signed by Governor Jim Justice on March 6, 2023. [Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: House to Convene, host State of the State address (Jan. 10)
West Virginia Press Association WHO & WHAT: Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates will convene for the second regular session of the 86th Legislature. Of the 100 House members, 89 are Republicans. Members will adopt organizational resolutions as well as conduct additional House business before recessing until later[Read More…]
