CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chris Hamilton, President/CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, offers the following statement concerning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards: “The West Virginia Coal Association applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to rescind the 2009[Read More…]
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Governor Patrick Morrisey Issues Statement on Investment Management Board Plan to Divest from CCP-Owned or Controlled Companies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Sept. 24, the West Virginia Investment Management Board (IMB) voted to enact a divestment plan from companies owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Earlier this year, the IMB approved a resolution made on behalf of Governor Patrick Morrisey to begin this divestment plan and[Read More…]
Spotlight on Innovation: WV Hive Entrepreneurs and PATTERN Initiative Featured at Bridge Day
West Virginia Press Association FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — For the 4th consecutive year, the West Virginia Hive Network will host multiple booths at the popular Bridge Day event, the largest annual single-day festival in the state of West Virginia. It was created in 1980 to celebrate the iconic New River Gorge[Read More…]
State and Local Agencies Join Forces to Build Access Road After Flood Destroys Private Bridge in McDowell County
GARY, W.Va. – On Sept. 24, Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined local partners in announcing the completion of a new access road for residents of a small neighborhood along the Tug Fork River in McDowell County. The project restores safe and reliable access to the community on Sunburst Drive after flooding in[Read More…]
ICE Partnership Leads to the Arrest of 12 Undocumented Immigrants in West Virginia
PAX, W.Va. – On September 23, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia State Police (WVSP), in coordination with the United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have arrested 12 individuals for immigration violations over a two day period. Members of the WVSP were operating under the ICE 287(g) program,[Read More…]
More for Your Smile: West Virginia’s Fight for Fair Dental Coverage
Dentists Call for legislation to hold insurers accountable, ensuring transparency and better care for patients West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia dentists are calling for new legislation to make dental coverage fairer, clearer, and more accountable for patients in the state. Through the More for Your Smile[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation Launches New Movement to Position West Virginia as one of America’s Top State Parks Experiences
LoveWVStateParks.com West Virginia Press Association HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of their new brand and website, Love WV State Parks. The new brand was developed to create better top-of-mind- awareness to facilitate support and love for West Virginia State Parks.[Read More…]
NRGRDA Encourages Community to Become Delivery Service Partners For New Amazon Facility Opening in Beckley
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is encouraging local residents to explore partnerships with the new Amazon in Beaver, WV to become Delivery Service Partner (DSP). Jina Belcher, Executive Director of NRGRDA, said the company is invested in having West Virginia[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Dental Association to Launch Campaign to Reform Dental Insurance and Prioritize Patients
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Dental Association will host a virtual press conference on Tuesday, September 23, to announce the More for Your Smile campaign, a statewide effort to make dental coverage fairer, clearer, and more accountable. Speakers will highlight West Virginia’s dental health challenges and explain why lawmakers[Read More…]
WV Coal Association Applauds U.S. House Passage of National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Coal Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for reauthorizing the National Coal Council through H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. This important legislation ensures continued collaboration between industry leaders and government to support the future of coal in America. The reauthorization[Read More…]
