WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, released the below statement regarding the nomination of West Virginian, Karen Evans to serve as Under Secretary for Management at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):  “Karen Evans is a dedicated public[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The United States Constitution guarantees that the time, manner, and place of elections are the jurisdiction of the states. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order reaffirming this principle in some aspects of states’ election administration. The Executive Order, issued by[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — On March 25, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Sam Graves (R-MO), and Don Davis (D-NC) in reintroducing the bipartisan Fair Access in Residency (FAIR) Act. This legislation seeks to ensure that taxpayer-funded physician residency training programs provide equal opportunities for[Read More…]

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $46.2 million Wednesday (March 26) during the University’s eighth Day of Giving. More than 10,300 gifts were made during the 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system, also a record. The $46.2 million figure tops 2024’s WVU Day[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University has welcomed the three finalists in its presidential search to The Campus Beautiful over the last week. The Presidential Search Committee intends to continue its research and send its recommendations to the Board of Governors. They will deliberate on the recommendation[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Charleston, West Virginia — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Colorectal cancer, which affects both men and women, is often preventable with regular screening and early detection. This[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On March 24, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2354 into law, which prohibits certain harmful food dyes from being used as an ingredient in school lunches and in food items throughout West Virginia. “West Virginia ranks at the bottom of many public[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate, on March 21, unanimously passed Senate Bill 683, making several revisions and updates to the state’s process of selling lands forfeited by delinquent property taxes.  “During its 2022 Regular Session, the Legislature enacted a host of provisions relating to the timing and  procedure of[Read More…]

Housing, Downtown Development, Small Business Growth and Economic Outlook West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Future Forward Summit and Expo to be held April 22-23 at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center will focus on four crucial pillars for the region – housing, downtown development, small business growth,[Read More…]

WVU Today WHAT: West Virginia University undergraduate research students will participate in Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. WHO: 65 University students WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 8-11 a.m.   WHERE: Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston NOTES: Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for students to discuss with policymakers the[Read More…]