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…]
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Media Advisory: WVU College of Law hosting climate change public health workshop on Sept. 21
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University College of Law has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Climate Change and Public Health: Addressing the Growing Crisis WHEN: Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: West Virginia University College of Law Event Hall WHO: Keynote speaker is Bernard Goldstein, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey in support of energy rule
Release from the W.Va .Office of General: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a coalition of officials from 20 states in supporting the Trump Administration’s pro-coal, Affordable Clean Energy rule as it faces a challenge in court by Democrat attorneys general. The coalition, in a motion[Read More…]
Campaign Updates: W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Thrasher opposes White appointment with WVDOT
Release from the Thrasher Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican candidate for governor Woody Thrasher has called on the Senate Confirmations Committee to reject Byrd White’s confirmation as Secretary of Transportation or as Commissioner of Highways. A recent poll shows just how overwhelmingly unhappy most drivers are with the lack of progress in[Read More…]
2020 political candidates file early in West Virginia
By Joselyn King, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Pre-candidate filings in West Virginia provide a glimpse at how the 2020 primary election ballot might look in the Mountain State. While candidates for office can’t officially file to be on the 2020 ballot until mid-January, there already are 14 pre-candidates[Read More…]
Campaign Updates: W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Folk to speak in Morgan County
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Michael Folk of Martinsburg is scheduled to attend and speak at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, to the Morgan County Republican Club at the Morgan County Courthouse in Berkeley Springs.
10 things to know: Friday, Sept. 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PROGRESSIVE, MODERATE DIVIDE ON DISPLAY IN DEBATE Joe Biden parries attack after[Read More…]
Construction permit granted for Mason County, W.Va., coal to liquids facility
Release from Domestic Synthetic Fuels: CHARLESTON, W.Va., (Sept. 13, 2019) – West Virginia environmental officials have issued a construction permit for a state-of-the-art coal to liquids facility to be built near Point Pleasant in Mason County. The state Department of Environmental Protection issued the permit for Domestic Synthetic Fuels following[Read More…]
Testing results show minimal progress in reading, math by WV students
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The percentage of West Virginia public school students scoring at least “proficient” in reading and math only marginally increased last school year from the year before, while science proficiency dropped, according to statewide standardized test data released by the state Department of[Read More…]
WVPA Reminder: Oct. 1 deadline for newspapers to file statement of ownership; WVSOS affidavit of circulation by Nov. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s nearing time for West Virginia newspapers to file the Statement of Ownership form with the US Post Office and the Affidavit of Circulation form with the WV Secretary of State office for the coming fiscal year. The WVPA has been working with government agencies to get[Read More…]