Editor’s Note: This the weekly update emailed to the media to help with coverage of the legislature. It is shared as working notes from the House of Delegates for the week and is not a news report. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The conclusion of this week marks the halfway point of[Read More…]
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At The Capitol: Feb. 9-13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thursday marked the midway point of the 60-day regular session of the Legislature, which in previous years, has been the point when legislative activity has started gearing up. This year’s pace has been noticeably faster. As of the 30th day, a total of 66 bills have already passed one[Read More…]
Senate President Bill Cole: Assessing the session’s first half
I have often been told that time is relative. Certainly at different points in my life, I’ve had days that seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye and days that felt like they stretched for years. In just a few days, we will reach the half way[Read More…]
Senate President Bill Cole: Assessing the session’s first half
I have often been told that time is relative. Certainly at different points in my life, I’ve had days that seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye and days that felt like they stretched for years. In just a few days, we will reach the half way[Read More…]
Congressman Evan Jenkins: Keeping our promises to our veterans
West Virginia has a proud tradition of sending brave men and women to serve in the armed forces. Nearly 10 percent of West Virginians have served, one of the highest percentages in the country. Our nation has always been able to rely on West Virginians to answer the call, and[Read More…]
Public Charter School enrollment nears 3 million
New report estimates charter schools are serving 348,000 new students in 2014-15 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 2.9 million students now attend charter schools, according to a report released today by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools that estimates growth in charter schools and their student enrollment. U.S. charter schools are serving almost 348,000 new students in 2014-15,[Read More…]
WVMA announces Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference and 100-year anniversary
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Representatives from the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) announced this week they will be hosting the Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference (MMDC) in conjunction with this year’s West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition. One of the region’s largest manufacturing events, the MMDC will take place March 25 and 26 at the Charleston Civic Center, combining the former WVMA[Read More…]
A day for sweethearts and unclaimed property owners
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Everyone knows what Valentine’s Day is about – love, romance, flowers and a lot of giddy sentiment. West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue urges those spending the day alone not to despair, particularly if you’re going solo; you’re due unclaimed property; and your name has something to do[Read More…]
Mercer County gets permanent health clinic for veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced this week that Mercer County’s mobile health clinic, which served as an extension of the Beckley VA Medical Center, will become a permanent VA clinic in Princeton to help the growing number of veterans in the area access primary care and telehealth services.[Read More…]
This Week In West Virginia History: Feb. 19-25
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Feb. 19, 1872: The Glenville Branch of the State Normal School was established by an act of the legislature. The first session of the[Read More…]
