CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor-elect Jim Justice has announced that Tom Smith will serve as the secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation and commissioner of the Division of Highways. Smith brings a background in engineering and experience with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to his duties. Smith has served as[Read More…]
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Governor-Elect Justice names Alan Larrick to run WV Lottery
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, Governor-elect Jim Justice announced that he appointed Alan Larrick director of the West Virginia Lottery. Larrick has practiced law for 38 years in Beckley, WV. He earned his undergraduate degree and his law degree from West Virginia University. Larrick was partner in the law firm of[Read More…]
Media Alert: Congressman McKinley to present Purple Heart to Captain Steven Warner
McKinley to present Purple Heart to Captain Steven Warner (ret) in ceremony at Secretary of State’s Office CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On behalf of the President of the United States and the United States Army, 1st District Congressman David McKinley will present a Purple Heart medal and a Certificate of Recognition[Read More…]
Justice Inauguration starts at 1 p.m. on Capitol’s South Plaza
To watch inauguration live, click here at 1 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Inauguration of West Virginia’s 36th Governor, Jim Justice, and six other elected officials will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, on the South Plaza of the State Capitol. The life video feed is as follows: URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIei_JrfyMg FEED[Read More…]
Justice appoints Gayle Manchin Secretary of Education and The Arts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, Governor-elect Jim Justice announced that Gayle Manchin will serve as secretary of the Department of Education and the Arts. Manchin previously served on the state West Virginia Board of Education from 2007 to 2015. Manchin previously worked at the Office of Secretary of Education and the[Read More…]
Jan 22-28 is National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists week
Release from the CRNA: Going under? Thank a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. The week of Jan 22-28 is national CRNA week. CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists) deliver efficient, cost effective care, and have been doing so, for over a century. A CRNA is a highly trained, advanced nurse practitioner. The[Read More…]
Register now for AP Legislative Lookahead
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Online registration is now open for the Associated Press’ 2017 Legislative Lookahead. Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, said the Lookahead is set for Friday, Feb. 3, in the conference room of The Charleston Gazette-Mail at 1001 Virginia St., Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-ap-legislative-lookahead-tickets-31156682476?aff=es2 “Please join[Read More…]
West Virginians appeal to lawmakers: Keep or replace ACA
By Lori Kersey Weekend Editor CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As Congress continues to move forward with plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act, West Virginians who have benefited from the law and their advocates gathered Thursday to ask lawmakers not get rid of it without a plan for replacing it. West Virginians for Affordable[Read More…]
WVPA recognizes Gov. Tomblin for efforts on public access, government transparency
State BOE returns most control to Fayette County
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After seven years of state control, Fayette County has regain control of its schools except for facilities and finances related to facilities. The State Board of Education took up the annual review from the Office of Education Performance Audits (OEPA) in its Thursday[Read More…]
