Senator Karnes removed from floor session By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Senate, on Friday, began the final hours of the 2023 legislative session with a morning that saw Sen. Robert Karnes, R-Randolph, removed from the Chamber. The contention, it seemed, centered[Read More…]
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At the WV Legislature: House debates SB 523 – Use of Economic Development Project Fund to provide incentives to businesses and site development assistance
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On day 59 of the state’s 86th Legislature, tensions were high in the House as delegates debated bills on third reading. One heavily debated bill, the committee substitute of SB 523, was ultimately passed with 83 votes, but not before some[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates concurs to complete FY 2024 Budget; General Revenue Fund – $4,874,575,878
WV Press Release Sharing By Cheyenne DeBolt, West Virginia Legislature CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia House of Delegates on Friday concurred to complete legislation on House Bill 2024, Budget Bill. The House and Senate worked to create a compromise within this version of the Budget bill. The Budget is as follows (Department totals for[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Press sharing photos of WVSSAC Girls Basketball Tournament; Effort courtesy of Mister Bee Potato Chips
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will again be providing newspapers with photos of each basketball game at the WVSSAC Girls and Boys State Basketball tournaments. The effort covers all five days, including Saturday’s championship games. The photos are being provided as a member service[Read More…]
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs seeks vendors and performers for annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) is seeking vendors, performers, performance groups, and artists for its annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. “We are thrilled for this year’s Juneteenth Celebration[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Promise scholars will earn more money for college next year; deadline to apply is May 1
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a special meeting this week, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission voted to extend the deadline for current high school seniors to apply for the Promise Scholarship until May 1, 2023. The Commission also approved increasing the award amount for the[Read More…]
Read-A-Palooza 2023 is tonight at 5:30 p.m. at University of Charleston’s Riggleman Rotunda
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Read Aloud WV reminds everyone that Read-A-Palooza 2023: Binge on Books is tonight from 5:30-7:30 pm in the University of Charleston’s Riggleman Rotunda: We invite you to join us in uplifting the success of our Summer Book Binges at Read-A-Palooza 2023: Binge on Books on[Read More…]
Education Alliance, WVHEPC hosting virtual college visits for all West Virginia middle school students
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance is partnering with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to offer virtual college visits for all West Virginia middle school students. “Join us for Virtual College Visits, a unique opportunity for middle school students across West Virginia to tour 16 colleges without traveling across the[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $3.1 million for three West Virginia airport projects
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,177,536 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia airport projects. The funding was made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support constructing new terminal buildings at[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Committee on Government Organization considers real estate licensing requirements, combining municipal, county operations
By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Committee on Government Organization, on Wednesday, considered several pieces of legislation, including HB 3354, which seeks to, “authorize municipalities to combine operations with other municipalities and counties to provide governmental services.” As explained in the text of the[Read More…]