WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new West Virginia Parkinson’s disease (PD) registry has taken a big step forward with the announcement of a planning grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research. The announcement was made[Read More…]
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WVDNR stocks 72 waters during week of Feb. 13–17
Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Monday that the following waters were stocked during the week of Feb. 13–17: Trout stocking updates are also posted online at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking. For a list of stocking locations,[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Finance advances six bills to reallocate state funds
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A total of six bills relating to the reallocation of funding were advanced Monday, during an expedited meeting of the House Committee on Finance. HB 3013, which seeks to authorize Jefferson County Commissioners to levy a “special district excise tax,” was[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Nursery and Landscape Association hosting Winter Symposium Wednesday at Embassy Suites in Charleston
WV Press Release Sharing Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association is holding its Winter Symposium, “Growing A Great Landscape,” from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Charleston. Two tracks of programming featuring national and regional expert speakers[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia ratepayers are not paying for the FirstEnergy bribery scandal in Ohio
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission You may have heard about the FirstEnergy bribery scandal in Ohio. Federal prosecutors have accused the former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives of leading a FirstEnergy supported effort to pass a billion dollar bailout of its nuclear plants. As[Read More…]
Gee highlights service, students and changes in higher education during WVU Board of Governors meeting
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — “Service is not only one of our WVU Values, it reflects our commitment to the people of West Virginia as an R1, land-grant institution,” West Virginia University President Gordon Gee told Board of Governors members during their regular meeting Friday, Feb. 17. Gee highlighted several programs spanning the WVU System focused on helping people[Read More…]
Media Advisory: First full state house proclamation & recognition of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier set for Feb. 20 at WV State Capitol
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has issued the following media advisory and press release. What: West Virginia will become the first state to publicly recognize and support the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Judiciary advances Securities Restitution Assistance Fund – SB 576
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…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Thursday, Feb. 16
Thursday, Feb. 1637th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: SENATE SENATE CALENDAR The Senate[Read More…]
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…]