CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the potential for severe weather beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Gov. Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia. The National Weather Service has issued a weather watch, warning, or advisory for all 55 West[Read More…]
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Senate President Craig Blair announces re-election bid for West Virginia’s 15th Senatorial District
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Craig Blair announces his candidacy for re-election to the West Virginia State Senate. Senator Blair is the Eastern Panhandle’s first Senate President/Lieutenant Governor and he is running again to build upon the successes already happening in West Virginia. Under President Blair’s leadership, the[Read More…]
Legislative Committee on Workforce Development hears from Adult Education students
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The legislative Oversight Commission on Workforce Development and Labor Issues, on Monday, began their final meeting ahead of the Regular Session by hearing a presentation regarding adult education. Beginning the presentation was WV Adult Education Southeast Region Instructor and Administrative Assistant[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito announces Congressionally Directed Spending award for Southern Jackson County Wastewater Treatment System upgrades
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Southern Jackson County Public Service District (PSD) to[Read More…]
Legislative interim committee hears update on statewide broadband progress
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kelly Workman, director of the state’s Office of Broadband, provided an update on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program during Monday’s interim meeting of the legislative Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure. According to Workman, the state[Read More…]
Update provided on changes as result of DHHR reorganization
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On January 1, 2024, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was officially reorganized into three separate departments in accordance with House Bill 2006. The legislation passed during the 2023 Legislative Session and was signed by Governor Jim Justice on March 6, 2023. [Read More…]
W.Va. lawmakers hear updates from EMS leadership during final interim session
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), on Sunday, heard presentations from both WV EMS Coalition Director Chris Hall and Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Director Jody Ratliff. First to present was Hall, who[Read More…]
Opinion: Time for peace
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA One of the biggest changes this past year at Shale Crescent USA is the number of international companies we are working with. Last week we had a call with a company in India. The week before Christmas we had a call with Germany. SCUSA[Read More…]
See the videos: WVPA 2024 Legislative Lookahead
By WVPA staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s 2024 Legislative Lookahead, held at Charleston’s Culture Center on Jan. 5, was an opportunity for the media to get a preview of the upcoming session from lawmakers and other stakeholders. The 2024 West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 session starts Wednesday. The[Read More…]
House unveils extensive chamber renovation
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates is completely renovated for only the second time since the Capitol was dedicated in 1932, bringing fresh color and polish to original fixtures, marrying them with brand-new technology and accents, but more importantly eliminating the fire hazards of[Read More…]
