By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said Wednesday that he would do “anything to help his country.” That includes running for president. Manchin’s name has been one of several floated as a potential candidate in recent months by the No Labels movement, a political[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announces more than $1 million to weatherize, increase energy efficiency in local government buildings, community-serving nonprofits
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that West Virginia will receive $1,809,210 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program managed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of State and[Read More…]
Legislative committee hears update regarding EMS services
WV Press Staff Report WHEELING, W.Va. – The state Legislature’s Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services, on Tuesday, heard an update from Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Director Jody Ratliff on the required number of ambulances and staff needed to facilitate EMS services, and a[Read More…]
Area lawmakers divided over government funding bill
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WASHINGTON, DC — Area lawmakers were divided over a two-step continuing resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that allows the nation to avoid another government shutdown threat. U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., voted for the bill, but U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va.,[Read More…]
Manchin applauds Mon Forest for ‘saving Christmas’
By Brad Johnson, executive editor, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — After statewide excitement about the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree being harvested in the Monongahela National Forest in Randolph County, officials have announced that a second White House Christmas tree has been harvested, this one near Parsons. The National Park Service collaborated[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard responds to West Side gas emergency
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At the direction of Governor Jim Justice, the West Virginia National Guard will be providing assistance to residents of Charleston’s West Side, beginning Thursday, November 16, 2023. Working with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division, Kanawha County Emergency Management, and the City of Charleston, the Guard will[Read More…]
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha County due to gas outage
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency in Kanawha County due to a gas outage on Charleston’s West Side and has activated the West Virginia National Guard to assist with necessary resources. “In light of the prolonged duration of this major gas outage on Charleston’s West[Read More…]
Berkeley Springs’ historic train depot reopened in public celebration
By Lisa Schauer, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Council members from the Town of Bath joined with Morgan County Commissioners and other dignitaries to commemorate the grand opening of Berkeley Springs’ historic train depot on Veterans’ Day, Saturday, November 11. Food trucks, vendors, live music, and a bounce[Read More…]
West Virginia joins Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has officially joined Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey in the execution of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing West Virginia based online poker players the ability to play against players from other member jurisdictions. “I am pleased that our[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers offer support to economic development agencies
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers in Wheeling indicated they are willing to help regional economic authorities do what is necessary to encourage development and growth in the state. Legislative interim meetings in Wheeling this week concluded Tuesday, with one of the last being a[Read More…]
