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…]
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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…]
WV Press presenting Legislative Lookahead Friday, Jan. 5
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…]
Gov. Justice appoints Wooten to State Board of Education
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Dec. 1 that he has appointed Greg Wooten to the West Virginia State Board of Education. “Greg Wooten is a fantastic addition to the West Virginia State Board of Education,” Gov. Justice said. “With his wealth of experience[Read More…]
Manchin announces West Virginia selected as new home of Appalachian Hydrogen Hub
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) for up to $925 million in federal support under the Bipartisan Infrastructure[Read More…]
Charleston set to host Pro Road National Championships in 2024
By Taylor Kennedy, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The city of Charleston announced Wednesday morning that the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships will take place in the capital city for the next five years, starting in 2024. The event will allow Junior 17-18, Under-23 and Elite athletes to compete[Read More…]
W.Va. Department of Health and Human Resources seeking Adult Family Care homes in Lewis County
WV Press Release Sharing WESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is currently in need of Adult Family Care homes that can provide a loving, caring environment for aged and disabled adults. The Adult Family Care (AFC) program provides for adults, who need and desire[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Survey finds overwhelming public support for Health Care End of Year Package
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Protect Our Care has issued the following media advisory: A new Public Policy Polling survey finds overwhelming public support for a series of reforms that will improve the health of millions of children, pregnant women, and moms, particularly people of color and rural Americans.[Read More…]
For second consecutive year, Mister Bee Potato Chips selected ‘Best West Virginia Made Food Product’
Recognized in WV Living Magazine’s ‘Best of West Virginia’ contest WV Press Release Sharing PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Mister Bee Potato Chips has been selected as the “Best West Virginia Made Food Product” in West Virginia Living magazine’s “Best of West Virginia” contest for the second consecutive year. The state’s only[Read More…]
Media Advisory: ‘People Over Politics’ virtual panel set for 1 p.m. today
WV & NC Activists and Legal Experts discuss potential for election chaos from Moore v. Harper West Virginia Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Greenbrier Chapter of the NAACP (Branch #3227) and Race Matters WV have issued the following media advisory and invite media to join the virtual panel at 1 p.m. today. On[Read More…]