CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will host a live Facebook consumer protection Q&A today, Wednesday, March 9, as part of National Consumer Protection Week 2016. “Our office continually seeks valuable dialogue with West Virginia residents,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “This Facebook chat is another unique opportunity to engage[Read More…]
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Gov. Tombin presents 13 communities with Small Cities Block Gratnts.
Funding supports more than $12 million in local projects CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Tuesday presented more than $12 million in Small Cities Block Grant funds for 13 critical infrastructure projects to support communities across West Virginia. In total, more than $44[Read More…]
W.Va. House Release: Finance Committee approves balanced budget
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Finance Committee on Tuesday evening approved the Fiscal Year 2017 budget bill that balances the budget without relying on tax increases, and fully funds the Public Employees Insurance Agency in the coming year. The $12.7 billion spending plan[Read More…]
WVU’s Gold-Blue Game coming to The Greenbrier
LEWIS BURG, W.Va. – The Greenbrier will turn gold and blue again this spring. West Virginia University will play its annual Gold-Blue Spring Game at The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center on April 23. WVU made the trip to the state-of-the-art facility, the summer home of the New Orleans Saints Training[Read More…]
Alert: State DEP Secretary Huffman testifying at EPA hearing
U.S. Sen. Capito to participate in Senate EPW Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will participate in a U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing regarding state perspectives on EPA regulations and the role of states. The hearing will feature testimony from West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
Proponents: One day left to get W.Va. Neighborhood Investment Program on House Finance Committee agenda
After 13 days before House Finance Committee, Senate Bill 293 still not on agenda WVPA Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Proponents of renewing the West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program — SB293 — say the bill is in “real danger” of failing to get support in the 2016 legislative session. “We’ve arrived at a critical cross roads[Read More…]
Wheeling Jesuit defeated West Liberty, 70-66, to win Mountain East Conference crown
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Gov. Tomblin: Statement on legislative override of his concealed carry veto
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued a statement following the Legislature’s veto override on House Bill 4145, relating to the carry or use of a handgun or deadly weapon: “West Virginia’s law enforcement officers have dedicated their lives to keeping us safe and helping us in times[Read More…]
2016 MEC basketball tournament schedule, photos
2016 MEC Basketball Tournament With seedings and pairings set for this weekend’s 2016 Mountain East Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament — presented by GoMart — action is underway at the Charleston Civic Center. GoMart is the title sponsor of the Mountain East Conference Basketball Tournament for the third-straight year. GoMart has been[Read More…]
‘Brunch Bill’ advances to House Judiciary Committee
WVPA Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The “Brunch Bill” — amended to include a county option — advanced to the House Judiciary Committee Thursday and one step closer to a floor vote in the West Virginia House of Delegates. The House Roads and Transportation Committee passed the bill, which would allow restaurants and bars to sell alcohol beginning at 10[Read More…]
