Governor also issues State of Preparedness for 35 additional counties Charleston, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin declared a State of Emergency in Braxton, Webster and Wood counties July 13, mobilizing state resources to combat severe flooding following heavy rainfall Sunday night and Monday morning. The governor has also issued a[Read More…]
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Federal Acquisition Management course provides tools for small business growth
Fairmont, W.Va. – Businesses looking to expand their market mix to the federal government sector can learn how with the Federal Acquisition Management course. Barbara Weaver of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Government Contracting will teach this six-segment course, held two days a month, at Pierpont Community and Technical[Read More…]
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey: price gouging laws go into effect during states of emergency
Morrisey: During these declarations, businesses may not increase the price of certain vital commodities by more than 10 percent. Charleston, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded West Virginians of the state’s price gouging laws, which go into effect any time the governor declares a “State of Emergency” or “State of[Read More…]
Capito: Manufacturing in Northern West Virginia stands to benefit from new commerce designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce announced July 8 that the Greater Pittsburgh Metals Manufacturing Community, which includes the northern region of West Virginia, has been designated as one of 12 communities to participate in the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP). The 20-county area, which spans from West[Read More…]
Governor Tomblin encourages residents to enjoy wild, wonderful West Virginia
MAKE YOUR SUMMER MEMORIES AT ONE OF WEST VIRGINIA‘S STATE PARKS A column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (July 8, 2015) – The Mountain State is known worldwide for its natural beauty and outdoor adventures, and this summer is the perfect time to explore all that West Virginia has to[Read More…]
State unclaimed property returns up in fiscal 2015
Charleston, W.Va. – State Treasurer John Perdue’s office returned over $9 million in unclaimed property for fiscal year 2015, a $2 million increase from the previous year’s totals. Treasurer Perdue said the uptick in claims filed came from an Unclaimed Property Division initiative that used a subscription database to obtain newer[Read More…]
This week in history: July 16-22
Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at http://www.wvencyclopedia.org. July 16, 1869: Philanthropist Michael Late Benedum was born in Bridgeport. He made a fortune in the oil and gas business, but he is[Read More…]
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges Congress to preserve state authority to enforce data breach and data security laws
Morrisey joins multi-state letter against federal pre-emption of states’ ability to legislate and enforce laws that protect consumers from data breaches and identity theft Charleston, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced he has joined a bipartisan, multi-state effort to urge federal lawmakers against pre-empting state laws designed to[Read More…]
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges Congress to protect religious organizations’ tax-exempt status
Charleston, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 14 other state Attorneys General announced July 2 they have sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to take steps to protect the tax-exempt status of nonprofit religious organizations. The letter, sent to House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Senate Majority[Read More…]
$1 million in loans available to take down dilapidated buildings
By: The West Virginia Hub Staff Fayette County, W.Va. – When the Fayette County Beautification Committee demolishes a dilapidated, abandoned structure, those living near the site often tell them of others in the area that should meet the same fate. “Every time one goes down, we hear about one or[Read More…]
