By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Legislature on Monday passed a bill requiring local governments to begin accepting online payments and other fees. The House of Delegates adopted House Bill 280 on Monday by a margin of 98-0, two weeks after the Senate unanimously adopted it. The[Read More…]
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West Virginia Secretary of State to mark anniversary of 26th Amendment
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secretary of State has organized a 50th anniversary commemoration of the 1971 passage of the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution that lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. Secretary of State Mac Warner will invite legislators,[Read More…]
West Virginia awarded 2020 ‘Clearie’ Award for election efforts
By Breanna Francis, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Following the largest voter turnout in Berkeley County history and a nearly problem-free election, Berkeley County election officials said they were not surprised West Virginia and the efforts made by the secretary of state were honored with a 2020 Clearinghouse Award. In[Read More…]
WV Press Capitol Daily: West Virginia legislative, committee schedules for Tuesday, March 9
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia Press Association each day will share the schedules of West Virginia’s State Senate and House of Delegates on WVPress.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @wvpress. Tuesday, March 9 – 28th day of the session Face coverings should be worn in all public areas of the[Read More…]
All West Virginians urged to pre-register immediately for COVID vaccination availability
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials are urging all residents above the age of 16 years of age to pre-register through the West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System to ensure they are be ready when vaccines become available. Register here: https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/Vaccine.aspx Increased numbers or vaccines are being distributed,[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 133,627 positive cases, 2,325 deaths, 216,937 people fully vaccinated
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, March 8. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 133,627 Current Active Cases – 5,613 Total Lab Results reported – 2,241,637 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
United Mine Workers of America president talks about Biden’s energy plans
By Jackie Whetzel, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President Cecil Roberts says he has no doubt America can learn to burn coal in a clean manner, and he’s hopeful President Joe Biden will come up with a rapid plan to replace all of the[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice family coal companies, UMWA and retired miners reach agreement to resolve unpaid medical benefits
By Mike Tony Staff, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal companies operated by Gov. Jim Justice’s family have reached an agreement with four retired miners and the United Mine Workers of America to resolve a federal lawsuit filed in August 2019. The union, the miners and Justice Energy Co. Inc.,[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers react to Justice proposal eliminating personal income tax
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — As Gov. Jim Justice prepared to meet with lawmakers Friday to sell his personal income tax cut and tax increase plans, leaders of the Legislature’s two finance committees said they were keeping an open mind on Justice’s proposals. Justice[Read More…]
Pool shark prodigy: Princeton, West Virginia, 10-year-old already angling to go pro
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Most boys and girls watch television, get on a computer or talk with their families when they get home from school, but Jonathan Brockman likes to hone his skills with a pool cue when he gets to the pool tables in[Read More…]
