By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With two months until the application period opens, a lawsuit filed Wednesday could delay the rollout of West Virginia’s foray into the educational savings account arena. The New Jersey-based Education Law Center filed a lawsuit in Kanawha County Circuit Court on[Read More…]

By Derek Tyson, The Welch News Editor WELCH, W.Va. – The City of Welch invited local business owners to the Jack Caffrey Arts & Cultural Center last Friday for a roundtable meeting about the City’s plan for the future and to listen to what businesses need in return. “Welch’s businesses[Read More…]

WV Press Association News Report CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Those attending the West Virginia Economic Development Council’s Legislative Conference on Wednesday got detailed views and diverse opinions of growth opportunities in the state. The conference was held in-person — with a video option — at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. The state Legislature was[Read More…]

West Virginia lawmakers should level playing field for rural voters WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Rural West Virginians, whose voting age population traditionally turns out in lower numbers than their urban counterparts, could benefit from automatic voter registration and expanded voter access, according to a new report by the[Read More…]

By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s back: The proposed state constitutional amendment that would give the state Legislature, not the state Board of Education, the final say over all state school board policies. Those policies include what students are required to learn in social studies, English and[Read More…]

By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Legislative Democrats on Tuesday presented a plan to use a portion of the state’s budget surplus to reduce the sales tax. “Folks are struggling just to pay their bills. This is going to help ease that burden,” said Senate Minority Leader Stephen[Read More…]

By Xena Bunton, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — To celebrate January as National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State plans to expand to Mason, Putnam and Kanawha counties in West Virginia this year. The program, designed to provide one-on-one relationships with community volunteers, currently serves Cabell and[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the heels of the state’s top banker taking action against an investment group pulling its funding from fossil fuel industries, a legislative committee took further actions against banks and investment firms. The West Virginia Senate’s Energy, Industry and Mining Committee[Read More…]

Practitioners Who Care for Patients with Migraine Diseases and Headache Disorders Should Review Updated Qualifications and Register by Feb. 23 CHICAGO, Ill. – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced its Spring certification exam for its Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) program. The deadline for applying to NHF[Read More…]

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 20228th day of the Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, and the WV Press Association Foundation. WEST VIRGINIA[Read More…]