WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Press Association works to promote the many organizations, industries and groups who visit the Capitol during the 60-day session. Here are some photos from today’s exhibits:
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U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito, Merkley, Klobuchar and Collins recommend bipartisan improvements to Legacy Act Proposed Rule
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Susan Collins (R-ME) provided U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra with recommended bipartisan improvements on implementing the HHS proposed rule on the[Read More…]
Working in service: WVU land use attorneys address fundamental needs of West Virginia communities
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — West Virginia University is using its resources, including engaged students, faculty and staff, to help address basic needs in West Virginia communities. That includes support for decision-making on land and water conservation, mine reclamation, broadband internet access, dilapidated building issues and flood recovery, answering the University’s land-grant mission.[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 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…]
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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…]
Opinion: HB 2882 is a winner for economic development in West Virginia
By Mitch Carmichael Secretary, West Virginia Department of Economic Development This week, the West Virginia Legislature considers HB 2882, a bill that will bring 750 advanced manufacturing jobs to Weirton, WV, in Hancock County. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED) is proud to have crafted a unique incentive[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginians for Life’s Pro-Life Rally scheduled for noon on Monday at State Capitol
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians for Life (WVFL) has issued the following media advisory: Who: West Virginians for Life What: Pro-life Rally When: Monday, February 13, 12:00 Noon Where: State Capitol (outdoors on north steps/bell side), Charleston Supporters of West Virginians for Life (WVFL) will gather[Read More…]