By Mac Warner, W.Va. Secretary of State On October 10th, the WV Secretary of State’s Office officially launched West Virginia Businesses Against Trafficking (WVBAT). WVBAT is a statewide coalition of businesses and business owners who will use their storefronts and facilities to raise awareness of the state’s “You Can” campaign against human trafficking. To understand the role WVBAT plays in[Read More…]
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Feeding West Virginia: The Health Plan and Mountaineer Food Bank Launch Groundbreaking Partnership
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The Health Plan (THP) and Mountaineer Food Bank (MFB) have teamed up with health centers across the state to address food insecurity and its impact on the health of West Virginians. Currently, more than 200,000 West Virginians face food insecurity due to availability,[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Technology and Infrastructure updated on PSC’s investigation into water utility fire hydrant practices
Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Charlotte Lane, chairwoman of West Virginia’s Public Service Commission (PSC), on Tuesday, provided members of the legislative interim Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure with an update on the PSC’s investigation into the state’s water utility fire hydrant practices. According to[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Children and Families updated on vaccine requirements in various states
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “All 50 states, and the District of Columbia, require certain immunizations to attend schools, but some of the specific immunizations they require vary by state.” That’s what Shannon Kolman, senior health policy specialist with the National Coalition of State Legislators (NCSL) told state[Read More…]
WV Legislature Interims: Committee on Manufacturing and Energy hears presentation on governmental trends, coal development industry
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Manufacturing and Energy, on Monday, heard a presentation from Coal Association President Chris Hamilton regarding governmental trends and the overall market of the coal development industry. Hamilton began by thanking legislators for “all the pro-coal[Read More…]
W.Va. PSC says it will no longer hold regional hearings on public utility rate increases
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Area residents who want to participate in future public utility rate increase hearings will have to do so virtually. That’s according to a surprise announcement Tuesday from the West Virginia Public Service Commission, which said it was suspending the process of[Read More…]
As seasonal illnesses increase, WVU experts share prevention information
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To promote health and safety in communities across the state, West Virginia University health experts encourage everyone to practice prevention through vaccination as respiratory illness season approaches. COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV are common, especially in the fall and winter, and vaccines[Read More…]
Justice has ties to development benefiting from new interchange, bridge
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, Gov. Jim Justice announced plans for a new interchange and bridge across the Monongahela River to connect U.S. 119-I-68 and I-79 to the Morgantown Industrial Park. But Justice failed to announce his own ties to the[Read More…]
Feeding West Virginia: The Health Plan and Mountaineer Food Bank launch groundbreaking partnership
Partnership kick-off volunteer day scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 24 WV Press Release Sharing GASSAWAY, W.Va. — The Health Plan (THP) and Mountaineer Food Bank (MFB) have teamed up with health centers across the state to address food insecurity and its impact on the health of West Virginians. Currently, more[Read More…]
DNR to hold meeting on Summersville Lake State Park plans
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has scheduled a meeting in Summersville to consider contracting for the financing, construction and operation of new recreational offerings, lodging and facilities at West Virginia’s newest state park. The DNR will hold the meeting to[Read More…]
