CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement endorsing Moore Capito as West Virginia’s next Governor: I believe everyone understands just how important the race for Governor is in West Virginia. Dozens of people ask me every day, “Who do you support for Governor?” and “Who do you want[Read More…]
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Opinion: To effect change, we must have information
By Del. Amy Summers, chair of the House Health and Human Resources Committee and co-chair of the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability It can be easy to under-estimate the legislative work done through the interim committee process when we’re not under the microscope and in the[Read More…]
West Virginia among top four in nation for providing early childhood education
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has moved from 6th to 4th in the nation for preschool enrollment for 4-year-olds according to a recent report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). The Mountain State improved its ranking from the previous year and has once again met 9[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press conference to be held at WVU on April 25 for LOCKED SHIELDS 24
What: Members of the media are invited to a press conference for LOCKED SHIELDS 24, hosted by Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN). Key leaders and partners critical to the success of the exercise will be available for interviews. Why: LOCKED SHIELDS 24, the largest and most complex international live-fire[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association seeks volunteers across West Virginia
April 21 – 27, 2024 is National Volunteer Week West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – To recognize National Volunteer Week, the Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter is seeking volunteers for statewide initiatives including community education, support groups, fundraisers, advocacy and support of the nine 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s[Read More…]
GoMart becomes official convenience store partner of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — GoMart and the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center (CCCC) have announced a new five-year partnership, naming GoMart the official convenience store of the CCCC. This collaboration kicks off just ahead of the sold-out Journey concert this Saturday, April 20, and offers a variety of benefits and exciting[Read More…]
West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public
Popular attraction completes federal relicensing process CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek has reopened to the public after completing a federal relicensing process. “We faced numerous challenges and overcame several obstacles, but we[Read More…]
Contractors Association of West Virginia announces 2024 Scholarship Winners
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) Scholarship Foundation distributed $28,500 this year to West Virginia college students pursuing an education and career in construction or engineering. The selection committee chose the recipients based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, financial need, and interest in[Read More…]
DoHS and WVDE Announce Launch of Summer EBT Program for West Virginians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), has announced the launch of a new federal public benefit program to support school-age children residing in low-income households. The West Virginia Summer EBT (WV-SEBT) program will provide short-term grocery benefit[Read More…]
State Treasurer announces SMART 529 board votes to drop China investments from Select Plan emerging markets portfolio
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Programs, today announced the Board has adopted his proposal to transition the emerging markets investment option in the SMART529 Select Plan to[Read More…]
