By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Republicans in the House of Delegates successfully blocked several attempts by Democratic lawmakers Monday to amend an update to West Virginia’s public charter school pilot project. The House adopted two out of six amendments to House Bill 2012, relating to public charter[Read More…]
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West Virginia House Judiciary OKs resolution regarding legislative oversight of state BOE; undoes amendment to state of emergency bill
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The House Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a resolution to give itself more oversight of the state Board of Education. And it undid part of a bill it had approved Saturday to give itself more power during a state of emergency. The[Read More…]
West Virginia House Judiciary Committee flips on provision of bill to check governor’s authority
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two days after the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill meant to give the West Virginia Legislature a bigger check on the governor’s executive powers during a state of emergency, the committee flipped on a key provision in the bill. In the span of[Read More…]
West Virginia Democratic legislative leaders unveil agenda items
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — They may be small in number this legislative session, but Democratic lawmakers in the House of Delegates and state Senate still have public-policy goals the next 54 days. Leaders of the House and Senate Democratic caucuses announced their platform for the[Read More…]
Lincoln Journal, News Sentinel acquired by HD Media
HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — HD Media has acquired the Lincoln Journal and the Lincoln News Sentinel through a purchase that was finalized in January. The Hamlin-based weekly newspapers will join a family of publications that include the Charleston Gazette-Mail, The Herald-Dispatch, Logan Banner, Williamson Daily News, Coal Valley News and[Read More…]
West Virginia Alzheimer’s Association chapter to host Walk Volunteer Kickoff meeting
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — With planning season nearing for the West Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s yearly Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the group is hosting a virtual meeting for anyone who may be interested in volunteering. The meeting will be held tonight. Anyone interested may[Read More…]
Tranquilizing West Virginia’s wild elk requires weeks of setup and effort
By John McCoy, HD Media HOLDEN, W.Va. — “Dart’s in! Let’s go!” With that command, half a dozen men piled into pickup trucks and began making their way toward a freshly tranquilized elk. It’s a scene that, if Division of Natural Resources biologists can swing it, will be repeated 17[Read More…]
West Virginia State Treasurer Moore proposes legislation for greater oversight
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Treasurer Riley Moore said his office is proposing legislative measures that would increase oversight, transparency and accountability over taxpayer funds used by the state Economic Development Authority. The announcement follows the release of a legislative audit which found the development authority took a $24[Read More…]
The Health Plan of West Virginia, Inc. donates $25,000 to Project Hope of Huntington
Release from The Health Plan of West Virginia: WHEELING, W.Va. — During this COVID-19 pandemic, there has unfortunately been an increase in substance abuse throughout our region and across the country. The Health Plan (THP) recognizes the increased need for programs to help those on the road to recovery. “We[Read More…]
Intermed Labs at Mon Health completes pilot trial at Stanford University for Hand Surgery Simulator developed in Morgantown, West Virginia
Release from Mon Health Medical Center: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown-based MedTech startup studio, Intermed Labs at Mon Health, is proud to announce the completion of a pilot clinical trial at Stanford University of its Hand Surgery Simulator. The study, approved by the Mon Health Medical Center Institutional Review Board, used a[Read More…]
