Dear Editor, Great jobs, abundant opportunities, and new industries are finding a welcoming home in West Virginia. On a regional, national, and international scale, our state is winning new business at a torrid clip. West Virginia is beating states many times our size and delivering incredible victories for our citizens.[Read More…]
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Business groups urge EPA to speed up permitting for carbon capture projects
West Virginia Manufacturers Association representing state in effort WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week, eight business groups representing a diverse cross-section of industry in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and New Mexico sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan calling for the[Read More…]
Country Roads Angel Network investment helps Endolumik close $1.5 Million investment round
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Morgantown surgical device company Endolumik, Inc., closed a $1.5 million investment to commercialize their patented near infrared (NIR) surgical device — Gastric Calibration Tube, thanks in part to a new investment from the Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN). Endolumik uses near-infrared light to[Read More…]
WV Legislature completes 332 bills during 2023 session; Governor has up to 15 days to consider legislation
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the first session of the 86th West Virginia Legislature, legislative staff reports 332 bills were advanced – 203 House Bills, 129 Senate Bills – to Governor JIm Justice’s consideration. Legislative staff noted the bills include adopting a budget during the regular legislative session for the[Read More…]
Opinion: WV House of Delegates adjourns from another history-making session
Release from the West Virginia House of Delegates CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, March 11, at midnight, after another history-making regular legislative session. A total of 332 bills completed the legislative process, including adopting a balanced budget during the regular legislative session for the fifth year[Read More…]
Author Valerie Nieman tells her stories and Appalachia just seeps into the cracks
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Valerie Nieman wondered what it would be like to murder a person and throw their body down a West Virginia mine crack. So, in one sense, she made that happen. However, that victim didn’t stay underground for long – at[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House debates SB 523 – Use of Economic Development Project Fund to provide incentives to businesses and site development assistance
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On day 59 of the state’s 86th Legislature, tensions were high in the House as delegates debated bills on third reading. One heavily debated bill, the committee substitute of SB 523, was ultimately passed with 83 votes, but not before some[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates concurs to complete FY 2024 Budget; General Revenue Fund – $4,874,575,878
WV Press Release Sharing By Cheyenne DeBolt, West Virginia Legislature CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia House of Delegates on Friday concurred to complete legislation on House Bill 2024, Budget Bill. The House and Senate worked to create a compromise within this version of the Budget bill. The Budget is as follows (Department totals for[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Press sharing photos of WVSSAC Girls Basketball Tournament; Effort courtesy of Mister Bee Potato Chips
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will again be providing newspapers with photos of each basketball game at the WVSSAC Girls and Boys State Basketball tournaments. The effort covers all five days, including Saturday’s championship games. The photos are being provided as a member service[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Promise scholars will earn more money for college next year; deadline to apply is May 1
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a special meeting this week, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission voted to extend the deadline for current high school seniors to apply for the Promise Scholarship until May 1, 2023. The Commission also approved increasing the award amount for the[Read More…]
