By Jess Mancini, The Intelligencer WASHINGTON, D.C. — An emergency pandemic relief bill to help people and the economy has bipartisan support and will pass the House and Senate, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Wednesday. The compromise package worth more than $900 billion includes $600 payments to individuals,[Read More…]
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Fatal Belle, West Virginia, plant explosion shows federal law doesn’t prevent lack of knowledge about new chemicals at facilities
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In August 1985, eight months after the leak of a highly toxic gas called methyl isocyanate from a Union Carbide Corporation pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, that killed thousands and caused permanent disabilities or premature death for many thousands more, an accidental[Read More…]
West Virginia employers, employees given tips regarding state’s medical cannabis program in the workplace
By Breanna Francis, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — As state leadership continue to iron out details regarding West Virginia’s medical cannabis program, officials in the Eastern Panhandle said it is important the community remain educated and up to date on the finer details to ensure their rights are protected at[Read More…]
West Virginia jobless rate drops slightly in November
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia unemployment rate continued to drop in November, though the slight decrease shows that some sectors of the state’s economy continue to suffer during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a monthly report released by WorkForce West Virginia[Read More…]
West Virginia innovators make Forbes 30 under 30 energy sector list
Release from Iconic Air: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The innovators behind a West Virginia-based start-up company that is making waves in the global energy sector with a new emissions monitoring and reporting software technology that also has national defense applications has been recognized with the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 designation[Read More…]
WV Hive recognizes The Brain Training Center of Beckley as its 2020 Startup of the Year award winner
Release from the West Virginia Hive Network: BECKLEY, W.Va. — Judy Moore, director of the West Virginia Hive Network, cited Kristi Dumas of The Brain Training Center in Beckley as its 2020 Startup Business of the Year awardee. Moore said companies, partners, and higher education institutions are recognized by the leadership[Read More…]
Report: Renewable energy is key to West Virginia’s economic future
Release from West Virginia University: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Investing in renewable energy is a viable solution to diversifying and strengthening West Virginia’s economy. And according to a new report issued by the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development at the West Virginia University College of Law, the switch to renewable energy would be cost-effective and[Read More…]
West Virginia spends big with company while discontinuing its at-home COVID-19 testing program
By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An at-home testing program for COVID-19 that lasted only 10 days before being shuttered by the state was just a small part of a larger purchase according to invoices. West Virginia ended a partnership with New York-based Vault Health[Read More…]
West Virginia Retirement Plus tops $300 million
Release from the State Treasurer’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Retirement Plus, the state’s officially sanctioned supplemental retirement program for public employees, has surpassed $300 million in total assets, a continuation of long-term growth that began 14 years ago. The program checked in at $306 million in assets Dec. 9,[Read More…]
WVDNR to stock 30,000 additional trout for holidays
Release from the office of the Governor:CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that, at his request, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will stock 30,000 trout over the next week in streams around the state so anglers and their families can enjoy fishing opportunities during the holiday season. “As[Read More…]
