By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Healthcare industry leaders joined together on Friday for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead, where they discussed healthcare priorities that should be considered during the upcoming legislative session. James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., president of the West Virginia School[Read More…]
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Legislative leadership talks positive bipartisan cooperation during WV Press Association annual event
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Press Association’s (WVPA) 2024 “Legislative Lookahead” was held at Charleston’s Culture Center on Friday. The annual media event serves as a chance for reporters to hear from lawmakers, lobbyists, and stakeholders just ahead of the hectic first week of[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WV Teacher, Service Personnel of the Year to receive sponsor awards (Jan. 9)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) will host the 2024 West Virginia Teacher of the Year (TOY) and West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year (SPOY) during an awards ceremony on January 9. Sponsors will attend to recognize TOY Sharon Cole, a[Read More…]
AARP WV President Jane Marks discusses recent successes and future legislative priorities during Legislative Lookahead
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Press Association (WVPA), on Friday, presented their 2024 “Legislative Lookahead” – the annual media event which provides reporters with the chance to hear from lawmakers, lobbyists, and stakeholders prior to the start of the upcoming Regular Legislative Session. 2024’s[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Lookahead Photos
Large media gathering gets update prior to 2024 session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is posting photos and articles from Friday’s 2024 Legislative Lookahead at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. Print, broadcast and online media got a preview of the legislative session and updates on economic[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Lookahead is Friday
The West Virginia Press Association will host the 2024 Legislative Lookahead at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. Print, broadcast and online media will get a preview of the legislative session and updates on economic development and healthcare. The 2024 60-day regular session of the West Virginia Legislature runs[Read More…]
Vandalia Health provides tuition discounts for employees
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vandalia Health is collaborating with local schools such as Davis & Elkins College, Salem University and West Virginia Wesleyan College to bring discounted educational opportunities to its workforce. Each school has different offerings for employees. Davis & Elkins College allows eligible employees to receive an annual scholarship[Read More…]
Proposed $700M investment from LG Electronics could bring 275 jobs to West Virginia
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State officials on Wednesday welcomed a proposed $700 million investment from LG Electronics they say will create up to 275 new jobs in West Virginia. During a 4 p.m. announcement at the Culture Center in Charleston, officials called the investment a “strategic[Read More…]
Justice prepares for final State of the State address
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Keeping his cards close to his chest, Gov. Jim Justice encouraged the public to tune in to his eighth and final State of the State address next week. Speaking during his weekly virtual administration briefing Wednesday morning, Justice[Read More…]
State Sen. Ryan Weld wants Department Of Highways held accountable in 2024
The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – He has bills ready to go already, but West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld suspects the most important thing he does during the upcoming legislative session “might not be anything legislatively.” Weld, R-Brooke, intends to pressure State Department of Highways officials for more information[Read More…]
