By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Finance Committee, on Monday, heard budget proposals from representatives of both the W.Va. Department of Commerce, as well as the W.Va. Department of Economic Development. James Bailey, cabinet secretary of the Department of Commerce – which encompasses the divisions[Read More…]
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WV Legislature: Department of Education explains Classroom 2 Careers initiative
Senate Workforce Committee members applaud effort By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Those with the West Virginia Department of Education are preparing students for a wide-range of workforce opportunities, but they can always use extra help – especially from the state’s business and industry leaders. Clinton Burch,[Read More…]
WV Legislature: Senate Workforce Committee passes SB 21 – Wage Record Confidentiality
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate Workforce Committee, on Friday, passed Senate Bill 21 — which requiring certain documents that contain wage records be considered confidential — to the full Senate for a vote. Prior to a vote, the committee heard from West Virginia[Read More…]
Opinion: Dental insurance in West Virginia is at a crossroads
WV Dental Association supports HB 2604 and SB 290 From the West Virginia Dental Association It doesn’t take much to see how poorly dental insurers are serving people under the current system. More than half of Americans delay getting medical care — or avoid it altogether — because of burdensome[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Veterans Affairs hears plans to serve veterans, attract more to the state
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s House Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee, on Wednesday, heard a list of proposals that, if considered for legislation, may help take better care of the state’s veterans and get them to return back home to[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Late this afternoon, upon the sudden onset of symptoms, Gov. Jim Justice immediately sought a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at home. He is being treated by several[Read More…]
WV Press at the Legislature: ACLU of West Virginia Day brings many to the State Capitol
WV Press Photos CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The ACLU of West Virginia had organizations in the Senate Rotunda on Tuesday.
WV Press at the Legislature: Black Diamond Girl Scouts visit the Capitol
WV Press Photos CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Girl Scout Troop 10407 of Teays Valley visited the State Capitol on Tuesday during Black Diamond Girl Scout Day.
WV Legislature: Senate Finance Committee hears budget presentations from Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor
By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate Finance Committee, on Monday, heard budget presentations from the offices of the Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor for the upcoming fiscal year. First to present was Attorney General Patrick Morrissey, who began by[Read More…]
WV Legislature: Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passes leashed hunting dog bill – SB 200
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hunters may be able to use leashed dogs to track mortally wounded turkey and wild boar if Senate Bill (SB) 200 becomes state code. On Monday, members of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee passed an amended version of SB[Read More…]