By David Beard, The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state Senate made some more tweaks on Wednesday to its bill clarifying county commission veto power over local health board rules, passed it and sent it to the House. SB 3026 arose in response to confusion over some elements of SB[Read More…]
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West Virginia fossil fuel leaders make industry’s case during presentations for state energy committee
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia coal, oil and gas industry leaders sounded alarms about threats to the state’s fossil fuel industry during presentations Tuesday before state lawmakers on the Joint Standing Energy Committee during the Legislature’s interim session. Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia[Read More…]
Fall Food Truck Festival rolling into Oglebay, W.Va.
By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities are beginning to dwindle, but Oglebay Park is taking advantage of the unseasonably warm fall weather and hosting a full slate of events this weekend for its inaugural Fall Food Truck Festival. The event will take place[Read More…]
West Virginia House of Delegates committee approves congressional map
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The redistricting committee of the West Virginia House of Delegates adopted a congressional map of its own one day after the state Senate’s redistricting committee approved its own. The differences were marginal. The House Redistricting Committee met Tuesday[Read More…]
AARP: Congress must act now to give Americans fair drug prices
By Gaylene Miller AARP West Virginia State Director Carl from Charlestown, W.Va., is a perfect example of why Congress needs to pass legislation to bring down the costs of prescription drugs. Carl recently told us, “After retiring twice, I am now working part-time to make ends meet and keep up[Read More…]
TechConnect West Virginia appoints Richard Giersch as executive director
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Seasoned executive and entrepreneur educator Richard “Rich” Giersch has been appointed executive director of TechConnect West Virginia effective Sept. 1. “On behalf of the board of directors of TechConnect West Virginia, I am very pleased to announce that Rich Giersch, a nationally recognized leader in[Read More…]
West Virginia House committee approves delegate redistricting map
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After just over an hour of discussion and debate, a committee of the West Virginia House of Delegates approved a map creating 100 single-member districts, while shooting down attempts by House Democrats to tweak the lines. After the House gaveled in[Read More…]
For West Virginia Fiesta Tableware Company, fans learned company future is as bright as the color of its plates
By Stephanie Ulhelyi, The Weirton Daily Times NEWELL, W.Va. — Bright colors and Art Deco style is what made Fiestaware a highly sought-after brand, and that was on display front and center when the company hosted customers this weekend. People have become accustomed to biannual pilgrimages to the Fiesta Tableware[Read More…]
Population gains in West Virginia could help with filling local openings
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — As is the case with businesses across the country, local employers also are struggling right now to fill open positions. But recent population gains experienced by the region should help in the near future. “That is one of the biggest challenges[Read More…]
State, Federal Broadband Projects moving forward in West Virginia
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is ready to go on broadband expansion projects as soon as the federal government releases American Rescue Plan funds, while the Federal Communications Commission announced that Bridgeport-based Citynet will receive support for its rural broadband plans. West Virginia lawmakers[Read More…]
