By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON – As public school enrollment continues to shrink in West Virginia’s 55 county school systems due to multiple factors, including families taking part in the state’s educational voucher program for private and homeschooling, lawmakers were given ideas for fixing the state[Read More…]
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West Virginia Food is Medicine Coalition convenes key players in nutrition to reenvision healthy food access in the Mountain State
WVU Extension The West Virginia Food is Medicine Coalition brings together representatives from all sectors of the food and nutrition space to refine and uplift the vision of healthy food access in West Virginia. The collaborative effort involves several West Virginia University entities, including WVU Extension, the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and the Nourish WV[Read More…]
House Speaker Hanshaw, Senate President Smith talk session goals at Issues and Eggs event
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — The day before the start of the 2026 legislative session, the leaders of the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate took time to answer questions about their goals for the next 60 days. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay,[Read More…]
Democratic minority unveils agenda; West Virginia Legislative Session set to begin today
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — A few months ago, members of the Democratic caucuses in the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate went to people’s kitchen tables to learn about the issues facing residents. Now, Democratic lawmakers want to bring the Republican supermajority to the[Read More…]
State Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman resigns as West Virginia Health Committee Chair
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The intelligencer CHARLESTON — With the 2026 legislative session gaveling in at noon today, one of the chairs of a major West Virginia Senate committee is stepping aside, accusing leadership of political pressure. State Sen. Laura Wakim Chapman, R-Ohio, resigned Tuesday as chairwoman of the Senate[Read More…]
Jordan appointed to vacancy in 42nd Legislative District
The Register-Herald CHARLESTON — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday the appointment of John K. Jordan to represent the 42nd District in the West Virginia House of Delegates. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Brandon Steele. John Jordan has been lead pastor at Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) to host annual meeting
From GO-WV CHARLESTON — The Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia (GO-WV) will host its 2026 Winter Meeting Jan. 21–22 at the Charleston Marriott Town Center, bringing together natural gas and oil industry leaders, policymakers and professionals from across the state and country. The two-day meeting will feature industry-focused[Read More…]
The hospital factor in West Virginia’s economic future
By David GoldbergChair, West Virginia Hospital Association Board of Trustees As Chair of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) Board of Trustees, I want to commend Governor Morrisey and the West Virginia Legislature for their leadership and focus on job growth and economic development as the legislative session begins. From[Read More…]
Film brings Hollywood to Mercer County, spotlights social media’s impact on youth
By Charles OwensBluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — A new motion picture being filmed at locations across Mercer County will not only feature local residents and landmarks, but will also share an important message with viewers about the perils of social media on young people. “Disconnected” is a project of Mercer[Read More…]
Two-term W.Va. House Del. Mike DeVault steps down prior to session start
By Esteban FernandezTimes West Virginian FAIRMONT — Del. Mike DeVault, R-74, announced his resignation from the West Virginia House of Delegates on Monday. DeVault had the choice to finish his term, but made his decision to resign after a lot of soul searching. “It was going to be another year away[Read More…]
