CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The “Our Children, Our Future Campaign to End Child Poverty” coalition counted several pieces of legislation as victories in the just-completed sessions of the state Legislature, but organizers of the grassroots legislative movement think politics sent other bills to defeat. Stephen Smith, a member of the coalition’s Steering Committee, called the lawmaking “incredibly tumultuous.” Example: In early[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.
Region’s largest construction and design exposition kicks off March 26
CHARLESTON, W.Va – The region’s largest trade show for the construction and design industry — the West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition — opens March 26 at the Charleston Civic. “EXPO offers 80 professional development opportunities, covering a range of topics from building technology to structural design, project documentation, ethane development and state building codes. Led by some of the most[Read More…]
WVPA to share photos from boys state basketball tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association plans to provide photos from the opening rounds of the West Virginia State Boys Basketball Tournament, which starts Wednesday at the Charleston Civic Center. The WVPA will provide two action photos of each of the six games on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.[Read More…]
Employment Opportunity: Braxton Citizens’ News seeks full-time staffer
SUTTON, W.Va. — Braxton Citizens’ News is now accepting resumes for a full-time position. Candidates must be be dependable, have proficient computer skills and able to work and thrive in a deadline-oriented setting. Resumes make be dropped off or mailed to 501 Main St., Sutton, W.Va. 26601. Candidates can e-mail[Read More…]
West Virginia girls basketball tournament photos featured
The West Virginia Press Association is providing its member newspapers with photos from the WV Girls Basketball Tournament in Charleston. These photographs are provided by the West Virginia Press Association staff members Chris Stadelman, Dalton Walker, Samantha Smith and Don Smith and the Putnam Standard’s Kelly Stadelman.
Open government is good government
Sunshine Week, March 16-22 Join in a nationwide discussion about the importance of access to public information and what it means for you and your community. Visit http://sunshineweek.rcfp.org for information and resources. Sunshine week
‘Our Children, Our Future’ coalition fights for state budget dollars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the Legislature preparing for its special budget session, the Our Children, Our Future Campaign to End Child Poverty is still arguing for a larger investment in the future of the state’s children. According to this statewide coalition of advocates for children and families, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s proposed budget cuts funding by $980,272 to children’s[Read More…]
Coalition to end child poverty makes its voice heard at Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Organizers estimate up to 800 people from across West Virginia, including busloads of children, came to Charleston in February to support legislative proposals aimed at ending child poverty. “Kids and Families Day at the Legislature” had something for everyone, from free T-shirts to discussions with lawmakers about pending[Read More…]
Tom Miller’s Legislative Update: Time running out on legislators
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators were running out of time here last week during the final days of the 2014 regular 60-day session that ended at midnight March 8 on the critical legislation that is intended to protect drinking water in the state as a result of the Jan. 9 chemical leak that contaminated Elk River near Charleston and fouled[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin closes state government agencies today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to ice and snow accumulations as well as potentially hazardous travel conditions, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has closed state government agencies today, Monday, March 3, 2014. State employees providing direct support relating to the current weather event should report at their regularly scheduled time. Employees are[Read More…]
