By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following passage of two new statutes and the implementation of multiple initiatives, the state’s Child Protective Service (CPS) worker vacancy rate has decreased 14 percent since January, according to West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services Bureau for Social Services[Read More…]
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WV Senate President Craig Blair elected chair of the Council of State Governments – Southern Office
West Virginia to host 2024 Southern Legislative Conference at The Greenbrier WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair was unanimously elected as the 2023-2024 chair of CSG South on July 11, 2023 at the Southern Legislative Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. As chair, President[Read More…]
WV Press Convention 2023: State’s newspapers gathering in Charleston on Friday and Saturday
Two-day conference includes awards, education and networking; Sponsors and speakers supporting event that features three segments open and free to the public WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia newspaper representatives will hear from Gov. Jim Justice, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, along with[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin joins West Virginia State University roundtable discussion on broadband deployment, enhancement in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing INSTITUTE, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, visited West Virginia State University (WVSU) for a town hall with students, local officials and community leaders on broadband deployment and enhancement in West Virginia. Following the town hall, Senator Manchin participated in a roundtable discussion with WVSU[Read More…]
West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments returned record of nearly $390 million in interest earnings to state, local governments
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore has announced the state Board of Treasury Investments, which he chairs, returned a record of nearly $390 million in interest earnings to the state and participating local governments and agencies during the most recent fiscal year. “We’re proud that[Read More…]
Media Advisory: While Artificial intelligence can benefit the legal system, WVU law expert warns of potential errors and bias of AI
WV Press Convention seminar in Charleston on Saturday morning is open and free to all attorneys, media and the public WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Artificial intelligence systems can improve the legal system, according to a West Virginia University College of Law lecturer. But Amy Cyphert cautions such systems come with flaws that can[Read More…]
2023 WVPA Convention: Pulse Research session will help advertising staff ‘close the deal’ with data driven, shopping-intent information
WV News Publisher Andy Kniceley endorses program to build sales, encouraging industry attendance By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Those at Pulse Research want to help advertising sales teams more effectively “close the deal” with their clients by providing them with the largest source of data driven,[Read More…]
WV Press Convention 2023: WVU researcher to discuss ‘ethics and implications’ of Artificial Intelligence in media
Attorneys, media and public invited to hear Saturday morning presentation in Charleston WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “We need to be able to tell snake oil from legitimate technological innovation. We really all need to be informed about these [Artificial Intelligence] tools because they are at-use in our[Read More…]
2023 WVPA Convention: Learn how the WV National Guard is ‘Always Ready, Always There’
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With a $501 million direct and indirect economic impact for the state, the West Virginia National Guard is “Always Ready, Always There!” when it comes to helping out their fellow Mountaineers. At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, during the West[Read More…]
2023 WVPA Convention: Learn how U.S. Senators’ offices can help West Virginia constituents
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “West Virginians come to the Senator for really almost any issue that they need help with, and he sees that as his top priority – delivering the necessary constituent services to help them.” That’s what Mara Boggs, W.Va. state director for U.S. Senator[Read More…]
