WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to acquire a modern storage and viewing facility to help properly maintain the most comprehensive[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has gallbladder surgery on Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The office of issued the following statement on Monday: “Gov. Jim Justice underwent routine and successful gallbladder removal surgery this afternoon. Despite never having gallbladder issues before, he had a sudden flare-up last Thursday evening. After consultation with his doctors, they recommended it be removed.” Gov. Justice is currently[Read More…]
Bryan Myers of Wheeling takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Oglebay Resort
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bryan Myers of Wheeling shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Wednesday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, on the Palmer Course at Oglebay Resort with a two under par 69. “Thanks to[Read More…]
Opinion: WV House of Delegates adjourns from another history-making session
Release from the West Virginia House of Delegates CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, March 11, at midnight, after another history-making regular legislative session. A total of 332 bills completed the legislative process, including adopting a balanced budget during the regular legislative session for the fifth year[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Health and Human Resources Committee looks at tracking OTC medicines and ‘benefit cliffs’ impact on the direct care workforce
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Health and Human Resources Committee moved along four bills on Tuesday, including one to continue tracking over-the-counter cold and flu medicine purchases, and advanced a committee resolution to determine the impact that “benefit cliffs” have on the direct care[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Workforce Committee hears Senator Roberts presentation on improving workforce participation
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Workforce Committee Chairman Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh, presented his program today during the committee meeting: “An Innovative approach to enhancing the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in WV.” Roberts said West Virginia is failing in helping its retirees, senior citizens and[Read More…]
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…]
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.
OPINION: Finding West Virginia’s path of recovery
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reported on Monday that West Virginia’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research has issued their annual “Economic Outlook” report, and the takeaways are “familiar business woes.” Director John Deskins, who has delivered this annual recap of West Virginia’s economic health for many years, isn’t in the business[Read More…]
