Stephen Smith, organizer of the Our Children, Our Future Campaign to End Child Poverty, presents the campaign’s 11-point 2014 legislative platform to Hallie Mason, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s director of public policy, during a Jan. 7 campaign press conference at the Capitol in Charleston. During the event at the Capitol, Smith reviewed the agenda with[Read More…]
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Who doesn’t love a parade?
Christmas parades are taking place across the state. There were smiles all around as the Huntington version moved through downtown on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013.
Church and state in W.Va.’s capital
This photo by the Charleston Daily Mail’s Tom Hindman captures one of the most commonly photographed views in the capital city. It is known colloquially as “Church and State.” The buildings pictured are, from left, Charleston Baptist Temple, the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, the West Virginia[Read More…]
A profile to make you pause
Love this photo on Twitter by Samantha Perry, editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. She says: “Ready to attack an invading squirrel.” Follow @BDTPerry.
Marlinton fire worries other city officials
by Jeremiah Shelor STAFF WRITER CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After a blaze broke out in downtown Marlinton in the early morning on Nov. 10, leaving seven families homeless. In the aftermath, firefighters in other towns across the region remain vigilant, looking to protect the numerous historic structures in the area. Older[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin cutting Canaan Valley ribbon photo available on WVPA Sharing Network
2014 WV SOS Affidavit of Circulation and Qualification form available here
The WVPA has worked with the WV Secretary of State’s office to get the 2014 form for Affidavit of Circulation and Qualification. The correct form is attached at the bottom of this email. Use the attached form – it states “for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014.” 2014 WV[Read More…]
See who is attending Convention 2013
Convention 2013 starts Thursday evening and by the time the Premier Journalist is announced Saturday night more than 200 people will have participated in this year’s convention. Remember to bring plenty of business cards. Attached is this year’s announced guest list (We always have a few surprise guests at the[Read More…]
Legislative Roundup – April 24
CHARLESTON — Both the extended budget session and a special session called by the governor to handle some loose ends left handing at the end of the 60-day regular 2013 session of the West Virginia Legislature were wrapped up quickly here last week. The special legislative session concluded Thursday, April[Read More…]
Legislative Roundup – April 14
By Tom Miller PressNet Reporter CHARLESTON — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposed legislation to combat the problem of overcrowded state prisons and regional jails (SB371) received final approval prior to adjournment of the 2013 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature here last Saturday night. The bill had been amended[Read More…]
