By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Senate version of the bill to enable beneficial extraction of rare earth elements and critical mineral from mine runoff took its first step on Monday, winning approval of the Natural Resources Committee. SB 458 as introduced was identical to HB 4003,[Read More…]

By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate unanimously passed bill Monday that requires public school administrators to review at least 15 minutes of footage from each special education classroom at least every 90 days. The 2019 state law that mandated cameras in these classrooms specifically[Read More…]

By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has joined two other governors in throwing a “hail Mary pass” to try to stop vaccine mandates for employees in the health care industry in rural areas. During his pandemic briefing Monday, Justice said the mandate is adding[Read More…]

By Shelley Hanson, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The American Lung Association has given West Virginia failing grades regarding tobacco control and cessation policies and programs, according to its latest report, “State of Tobacco Control.” Meanwhile, doctors at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital are trying to catch one of the consequences[Read More…]

By Nick Henthorn | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The history of America’s pastime is long and winding, taking twists and turns into famous moments that have been forever etched into antiquity. But with such a history, some of its most interesting chapters have been forgotten. One such chapter[Read More…]

 By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Dominion Post spoke with House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw this past week about the three recent big economic development announcements and about the state’s progress. We open with the end of the conversation, as his concluding remarks best summarize his[Read More…]

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Representatives from the horse industry throughout West Virginia will announce the launch of the West Virginia Horse Coalition on Tuesday. WHO:              Representatives from the horse industry throughout West Virginia have come together under the leadership of West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt to form the West[Read More…]

Media event being held at BridgeValley Community and Technical College SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Greenpower Motor Company has scheduled a press conference for 10 a.m. Tuesday at BridgeValley Community and Technical College. WHAT: Press conference follows West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s recent announcement regardingGreenPower Motor Company opening a 9.5-acre manufacturing[Read More…]

AARP WV notes diabetes is one of the main health problems in West Virginia WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va —  The West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 4252, a bill that reduces the co-pay on insulin and medical devices used by people with type 1 and type 2[Read More…]

By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph HINTON, W.Va. — Birds of prey such as hawks and even ospreys are not uncommon sights in local skies, but there are times when a majestic symbol of America flies overhead. In early January, an annual count of bald eagles took place across the[Read More…]