West Virginia Education Association and American Federation of Teachers present results from Solutions for Success focus group meetings By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Education Committee advanced three bills on Thursday, including one mandating that public school educators teach lessons on the[Read More…]
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Poll: Most West Virginians oppose ‘Culture War’ bills, many young adults consider leaving
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A recent scientific poll indicates young West Virginians are unhappy with the Legislature’s focus on divisive social issues to the point that a majority would at least consider leaving the state if the restrictive bills are passed and the trend continues. “This validates[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism advances Adopt-A-Trail legislation
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism advanced a bill on Tuesday that would allow the state’s Division of Natural Resources (DNR) to create the Adopt-A-Trail volunteer program. The bill, Senate Bill (SB) 4, would give volunteer[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources looks at e-bikes, other legislation
Delegates debate e-bike as intrusion vs. tourism growth By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.V.a. – The House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, on Monday, advanced four bills with financial implications. First on the agenda was HB 2062, which seeks to “establish rules and regulations for e-bikes that[Read More…]
Coats4Kids Drive collects over 2,000 winter items for children in need
Education Alliance AmeriCorps surpasses goal to provide 500 donations WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – At this time of year, often our thoughts can turn to the beautiful winter wonderland outside. That’s not the case for many children who face bitter cold around the state. This year, in honor[Read More…]
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab Call for Business Pitch Applications by Feb. 27
New Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition Round on March 30 WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, will host a new Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition round on[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Rev. Watts calls for $300 million state investment in communities struggling with high poverty
Community leader wants funds used to improve housing, health, workforce, economic and social service coordination By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state’s 86th Legislature has the unique opportunity to improve the state’s workforce participation rate by investing in those who will always call West Virginia home,[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate energy committee hears update on PJM Transmission Grid struggles during Winter Storm Elliott and over the Christmas holidays
PJM Interconnection is the grid planner and operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legislators heard a presentation on the PJM Transmission Grid – including its recent struggles over the Christmas holiday – during a recent meeting of the[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Health and Human Resources Committee passes three bills: SB 273, HB 2029, HB 2018
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, on Thursday, heard testimony regarding SB 273, which addresses the allocation of child protective services (CPS) workers in individual counties. As explained by Senate Counsel Cindy Dellinger, the introduced bill realigns, “the Office of[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: EMS Coalition, Mine Workers/Black Lung, and Hunger Free Day
WV Press Photos CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Press Reporter Matt Young shared photos from the Rotundas:
