West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVODH) has awarded a contract for a major widening project on West Run Road in Morgantown to ease congestion and improve safety. The project is funded through Gov. Jim Justice’s $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity program. Anderson Excavating LLC, of[Read More…]
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Funding initiative opening Jan. 23 to provide grants to health-focused nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington will begin accepting applications Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, for its next Healthy Communities Initiative, which provides grant funding opportunities to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a health-focused mission. “Each year, our team looks forward to learning about new projects that can[Read More…]
Industry leaders share ideas to keep the state’s economic growth moving in a positive direction
Panelists spoke during the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead on Friday By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s economy is growing, but there is always more that can be done, according to industry leaders who spoke during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative[Read More…]
State healthcare leaders discuss need for more providers, lack of healthcare access, and abortion ban legislation during WVPA Legislative Lookahead
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Healthcare industry leaders joined together on Friday for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead, where they discussed healthcare priorities that should be considered during the upcoming legislative session. James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., president of the West Virginia School[Read More…]
Legislative leadership talks positive bipartisan cooperation during WV Press Association annual event
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Press Association’s (WVPA) 2024 “Legislative Lookahead” was held at Charleston’s Culture Center on Friday. The annual media event serves as a chance for reporters to hear from lawmakers, lobbyists, and stakeholders just ahead of the hectic first week of[Read More…]
AARP WV President Jane Marks discusses recent successes and future legislative priorities during Legislative Lookahead
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Press Association (WVPA), on Friday, presented their 2024 “Legislative Lookahead” – the annual media event which provides reporters with the chance to hear from lawmakers, lobbyists, and stakeholders prior to the start of the upcoming Regular Legislative Session. 2024’s[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Lookahead Photos
Large media gathering gets update prior to 2024 session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is posting photos and articles from Friday’s 2024 Legislative Lookahead at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. Print, broadcast and online media got a preview of the legislative session and updates on economic[Read More…]
WV Press Legislative Lookahead is Friday
The West Virginia Press Association will host the 2024 Legislative Lookahead at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. Print, broadcast and online media will get a preview of the legislative session and updates on economic development and healthcare. The 2024 60-day regular session of the West Virginia Legislature runs[Read More…]
Vandalia Health provides tuition discounts for employees
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vandalia Health is collaborating with local schools such as Davis & Elkins College, Salem University and West Virginia Wesleyan College to bring discounted educational opportunities to its workforce. Each school has different offerings for employees. Davis & Elkins College allows eligible employees to receive an annual scholarship[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces FY 2024 revenue collections $406.4 million ahead of estimate
December surplus $120.1 million above estimate CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for December 2023, the sixth month of Fiscal Year 2024, came in at $553.2 million, which is $120.1 million above the official estimate. Cumulative collections for Fiscal Year 2024 of more than $2.766 billion[Read More…]
