WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alexander Gaaserud, West Virginia native and businessman, has announced the launch of his 2024 campaign for U.S. Congress in West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Gaaserud is a native and resident of Elkins and graduated from Elkins High School in 2010. He founded the Young[Read More…]
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West Virginia Legislative Interims: Differences between Public Employees Retirement System and Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System discussed
By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – The legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Pensions and Retirement met on Tuesday during the last day of the November interim session. The only business before the committee was the proposal to transfer control of service regarding police and firefighters[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Interims: Experts testify additional policies needed to protect older residents from financial exploitation
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature should consider creating additional policies to help protect older residents from financial exploitation, according to experts. “Financial exploitation is the biggest silent crime in the United States,” said Legal Aid of West Virginia Financial Exploitation[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Interims: Report presented on transformative system for early literacy
By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – The Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (LOCEA) met on Monday to hear reports regarding the “transformative system for early literacy,” as well as safety and security measures from representatives of the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). This[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Interims: DHHR official says lack of agency notification may have impacted prevention and treatment plan development
State’s infant mortality rate and abortion laws discussed By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va – Due to a delay in properly reporting specific death-related information to the state’s governing bodies, there is a possibility that West Virginians have been missing out on prevention and treatment care.[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: DHHR plan draws criticism from Committee on Government and Finance
Report opposes separating the DHHR into multiple entities By Matt Young, WV Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – The recently released W.Va. DHHR “Organization Assessment & Strategic Plan” remained a major point of contention amongst state legislators on Sunday, as both Meghan Bourne of the McCrystal Group and DHHR Cabinet[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: WVDNR outlines scope of operation in Wildlife Management Areas, other programs
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources oversees 112 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), encompassing 1,485,920 acres located throughout the state, and focuses on habitat and forest management, according to information provided Sunday during the West Virginia Legislature’s November Interim meetings. Members[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: Report finds ‘Better delivery of service to West Virginians’ key for DHHR
By Matt Young, WV Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. – With the recent release of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources report – “Organization Assessment & Strategic Plan” – the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (LOCHHRA) heard testimony Sunday from both Meghan Bourne[Read More…]
WVU Extension helping veterans learn about agriculture through partnership with Operation Welcome Home
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Veterans and community members are gaining career knowledge and tools through agriculture as part of a cooperative effort between West Virginia University Extension and Operation Welcome Home, a project designed to support military members moving from active-duty service to civilian life. The Veterans in Agriculture Training program, made possible through a grant[Read More…]
West Virginia covered with most dazzling fall foliage of the decade
Travelers are encouraged to continuing sharing foliage videos to social media in exchange for exclusive merchandise WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Impressive fall color now covers the majority of the Mountain State as the West Virginia Department of Tourism continues to urge individuals to share current foliage conditions to[Read More…]
