Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Thursday, January 18, 2018 9th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Alliance for Children, W.Va. Rural Health Association, AFL-CIO Senate Caucus, Family Resource Network Legislative Breakfast, WV Association for Justice Legislative Reception and Tucker County Day at the Culture Center. SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. [Read More…]
WVPA Sharing
Member newspaper- and West Virginia Press Association-generated news articles, series, photos, cartoons. This information is available for sharing and publication by other member newspapers.
Around the Rotunda: Affordability for CTC education a key to W.Va. future
By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A highly skilled workforce needed in West Virginia requires more education funds, which includes investing in the state’s community technical colleges. That message came from Sarah Tucker, chancellor of the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, during[Read More…]
WVBHI working to battle breast cancer in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new West Virginia grassroots non-profit organization – West Virginia Breast Health Initiative, Inc. – has launched into 2018 with goal to eliminate the “on-average” six West Virginians a week who die from breast cancer. Located on the campus of Bream Memorial Church at 317 W. Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25302, WVBHI’s[Read More…]
Orion Strategies Poll: W.Va. voters weigh in on President’s job approval; tax reform; issues of sexual misconduct; and confidence in institutions
From Orion Strategies: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – A new poll by Orion Strategies surveys the opinions of historic likely voters in West Virginia on a number of current topics as well as national issues in the news. President Trump holds a 51% approval rating with 48% disapproval (1% were unsure). One[Read More…]
Suspect in California child imprisonment case has West Virginia connections
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Grandparents in Mercer County were working to contact their grandchildren Tuesday morning after learning about how police had found them malnourished and living in filthy conditions at their California home. Police went Sunday to the home of 57-year-old David Allen Turpin, and[Read More…]
Free community college bill would require staying in West Virginia 2 years
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The free community college bill backed by West Virginia’s governor and Senate president was introduced Monday, and the current version would benefit traditional college-age students and adults returning to school. Senate Bill 284 would require students to enroll in at least six[Read More…]
Bills target West Virginia BOE for elections
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A couple of bills introduced in the West Virginia Legislature look to give the entire state a more equal representation on the state Board of Education. A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate, SB 20, and one introduced[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins files for U.S. Senate race
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., officially filed to run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. With the filing, Jenkins solidifies his spot in a crowded GOP primary that includes state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship and laid-off[Read More…]
University of Charleston introduces new president Roth
By CARLEE LAMMERS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When he takes over as the president of the University of Charleston later this year, Martin Roth knows he has big shoes to fill. Roth, who was selected to become the next president at UC in December, will replace current President Ed Welch[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW TRUMP MIGHT HANDLE A MUELLER INTERROGATION An AP review of transcripts made under oath[Read More…]
