By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill designed to provide some financial relief for state residents who have become victims of investment scams is progressing through the legislative process. On Wednesday, SB 576 (Securities Restitution Assistance Fund), was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Championed by[Read More…]
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At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism debates eminent domain, approves $30 million for business development
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, on Tuesday, advanced five bills, including SB 160 – which resulted in over an hour of debate regarding the merits of eminent domain for creating or enhancing rail trails. As explained by House[Read More…]
WV Department of Education and WVU launch program to recruit teachers to West Virginia
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, in partnership with West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Education, is working to make West Virginia a destination for new teachers. Amid a critical teacher shortage, a team of education experts from the three organizations is exploring a new approach to[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: ‘Restitution Assistance Fund’ to provide partial financial relief to scam victims
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – W.Va. State Auditor John “JB” McCuskey, several state legislators and representatives from AARP-WV, in a press conference on Tuesday, announced the creation of a “restitution assistance fund” to provide partial financial relief to scam victims. “We all know that people receive[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Health and Human Resources Committee advanced legislation to phase in PEIA 80/20 employer/employee contribution
SB 268 also sets minimum level of reimbursement to all medical providers at 110% of the Medicare rate By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an effort to keep PEIA solvent, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources advanced a committee substitute of the West Virginia[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Political Subdivisions advances four bills that would impact local municipalities
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Political Subdivisions, on Wednesday, advanced four bills that would impact local municipalities. Sponsored by Del. Geno Chiarelli, R-Monongalia, HB 2782 would require that all municipal elections be held on the same day as state elections. However, Del.[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Pensions and Retirement advances four bills relating to police and fire department pensions and funding
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a very brief meeting of the West Virginia Legislature’s House Committee on Pensions and Retirement on Tuesday, four bills, all relating to police and fire department pensions and funding, were advanced. The first bill advanced, House Bill (HB) 2900, would[Read More…]
Commissioners ask DNR to reconsider aspects of Cacapon campground proposals
Citizens fill county meeting with concerns about RVs at park by Kate Shunney Faced with a standing-room only crowd with a long list of concerns about a proposed RV campground at Cacapon State Park last Wednesday, Morgan County Commissioners took heed and voted early this week to send a letter[Read More…]
A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is the most famous dog in the state, but she is not the only pet connected to the State Capitol. Numerous[Read More…]
Opinion: Artistic voices raise the creative economy in West Virginia
By Adam Booth & Monica Wilson Editor’s Note: This is an open letter to WV State Legislators, Mayors, County Commissioners and Local Leaders Listen to the voices of the West Virginia artists! From storytellers, dancers and musicians to photographers, painters, and writers, artists have something to say every day. Arts[Read More…]