By Steven Allan Adams, For The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A performance review by the Legislative Auditor’s Office released Tuesday found that the West Virginia State Police has not developed procedures for how it makes purchases and is not complying with guidelines. The Legislative Auditor’s Performance Evaluation and[Read More…]
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West Virginia, Hungary sign formal agreement to enhance economic relationship
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and other West Virginia officials Tuesday hosted cabinet dignitaries from the nation of Hungary – including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó – for a ceremony at the State Capitol, where leaders of both governments[Read More…]
W.Va. Press Financial Snapshot:
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a WVPA Financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. It’s provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of State government. It’s provided at no cost for your consideration in print and online. The graphic is developed[Read More…]
West Virginia Manufacturers Association gives Champions of Industry awards at annual dinner
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Manufacturers Association honored four individuals with Champions of Industry awards. Awards were presented to the winners during the association’s annual Legislative All-State Dinner and Meeting, held at the Charleston Coliseum and Conference Center Monday evening. “Each year, we honor those who recognize the importance[Read More…]
Campaign Updates: W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Thrasher issues statement on economic growth
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican candidate for governor Woody Thrasher issued the following statement. “Again, Gov. Jim Justice is late to the game and clueless about the full picture. “He boasted in June that U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers showed the state leading the nation in percentage of growth in[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Sept. 24
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. JOHNSON’S SUSPENSION OF BRITISH PARLIAMENT DEEMED ILLEGAL Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that[Read More…]
Opinion: Today is National Voter Registration Day
By Brittany Westfall WVSOS Elections Division Director On this National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 24, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Elections Office looks forward to efforts which get our communities “vote ready.” The electoral process works best when our elections reflect input from everyone in our community. Which is[Read More…]
State Sen. Ron Stollings announces candidacy for W.Va. Governor
By Steven Allan Adams, For The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Boone County doctor and state senator has thrown his hat in the ring for the Democratic nomination to be West Virginia’s next governor. Sen. Ron Stollings, D-Boone, filed his precandidacy paperwork Monday morning at the Secretary of State’s office[Read More…]
With feds in mind, W.Va. Treasurer hiring attorney for medical marijuana banking
By Jake Zuckerman, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Treasurer John Perdue is hiring an attorney to assist with his office’s handling of banking services for West Virginia’s medical cannabis program, a show of escalating tension with the district’s federal prosecutor. Through the Attorney General’s Office, Perdue is requesting help from[Read More…]
