By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Judiciary Committee advanced two Senate bills on Tuesday morning, both of which will now go before the full House for consideration. One of these bills would fix a loophole regarding sexual abuse in a marriage, and one would[Read More…]
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Primary care is ingrained in WVSOM’s mission, but school excels at preparing students for any specialty
Urologist, pediatric anesthesiologist, dermatologist, pulmonologist and general surgery featured in latest magazine LEWISBURG, W.Va. — At its core, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has always been driven by one purpose — to educate students to pursue careers as primary care physicians in rural and underserved areas, especially in[Read More…]
Motorsports Day at the capital puts economic impact of outdoor recreation on display
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The backroads of Appalachia all led to Charleston on Friday, as motorsports enthusiasts from across the country descended upon the State Capitol for West Virginia Motorsports day. High performance vehicles of all shapes and sizes lined the building, while participants and[Read More…]
House passes bill to phase out state income tax on Social Security benefits
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill to phase out the state’s income tax on Social Security benefits passed the House of Delegates on Thursday and is now on its way to the Senate for consideration. As read by House Majority Leader Eric Householder, R-Berkeley,[Read More…]
Senate Finance Committee begins hearing budget presentations
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Finance Committee, on Thursday, began their deliberation of Gov. Jim Justice’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal. On-hand to provide an overview and answer committee member’s questions regarding the proposal was the state’s Acting Revenue Secretary Larry Pack. “The[Read More…]
Justice unveils FY 2025 budget proposal
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Wednesday night. At the conclusion of his speech, the governor’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal was delivered to lawmakers. Recorded in the House of Delegates as HB[Read More…]
W.Va. VOAD facing investigation after recent Joint Committee on Flooding interim meeting
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In light of recent allegations surrounding the possible misappropriation of state funds by Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) leadership, the Joint Committee on Flooding has asked for increased investigations into the organization. During the interim committee’s Sunday meeting, Sen.[Read More…]
State healthcare leaders discuss need for more providers, lack of healthcare access, and abortion ban legislation during WVPA Legislative Lookahead
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Healthcare industry leaders joined together on Friday for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead, where they discussed healthcare priorities that should be considered during the upcoming legislative session. James W. Nemitz, Ph.D., president of the West Virginia School[Read More…]
WVU legend Don Nehlen to be honored Saturday at ceremony at Mountaineer Field
By Bob Hertzel, For the Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It is an old, oft-told story but considering the state of West Virginia University’s athletics today it fits in nicely with the honor being bestowed on Don Nehlen during Saturday when his name will be immortalized among the all-time[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Health and Human Resources Accountability committee hears update on DHHR
WV Press Staff Report WHEELING, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (LOCHHRA), on Sunday, met at The Health Plan’s Wheeling offices to hear status updates regarding the transformation of the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). Dr. Sherri Young, who currently[Read More…]
