CHARLESTON, W.VA.— U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Risch (R-ID) last week reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 15-21, 2024, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and dedication of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and schools of[Read More…]
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Joint Committee on Insurance and PEIA hears update from The Health Plan
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Insurance and PEIA, on Tuesday, heard a presentation from Jeff Knight, president and CEO of The Health Plan, regarding their coverage options available through PEIA (Public Employees Insurance Agency). “We are a West Virginia-based health insurance[Read More…]
Jail Oversight Committee hears staffing update, presentation on ‘justice reinvestment’
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Monday, heard an update regarding the “Justice Reinvestment Initiative,” from Council of State Governments Justice Center Senior Advisor, Carl Reynolds. “What I’d like to do today is very briefly tell[Read More…]
Lawmakers hear about FAFSA application issues during recent interim meeting
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is doing better than most of the nation when it comes to the number of students filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but there is still a decline. On Sunday, Dr. Sarah Armstrong Tucker, chancellor[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin and Capito, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, vote to secure a number of West Virginia priorities in a bipartisan appropriations package
Funding included for WVU, Marshall, WVSOM and numerous other schools and projects WV Press Association Sharing Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito, members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted to secure a number of West Virginia priorities in a bipartisan appropriations package, which included the Fiscal Year[Read More…]
Senate adopts numerous House bills, debates “cybersecurity immunity”
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the end of the 2024 Legislative Session looming, now just mere hours away, both the House and the Senate are racing toward the finish line, dragging as many bills across it with them as possible. Members of the Senate entered[Read More…]
Three first responders honored with West Virginia Medal of Valor
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Today we come together to recognize the extraordinary acts of bravery performed by three West Virginia first responders, who in the face of danger demonstrated unwavering commitment to protecting and serving their communities.” That’s what Deputy Homeland Security Cabinet Secretary Rob[Read More…]
Bills removing marital exception for sexual abuse, teaching of scientific theories heard by House Judiciary Committee
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House Judiciary Committee advanced two Senate bills on Tuesday morning, both of which will now go before the full House for consideration. One of these bills would fix a loophole regarding sexual abuse in a marriage, and one would[Read More…]
Primary care is ingrained in WVSOM’s mission, but school excels at preparing students for any specialty
Urologist, pediatric anesthesiologist, dermatologist, pulmonologist and general surgery featured in latest magazine LEWISBURG, W.Va. — At its core, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has always been driven by one purpose — to educate students to pursue careers as primary care physicians in rural and underserved areas, especially in[Read More…]
House passes bill preventing publication of mugshots
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would prohibit the West Virginia Division of Corrections from publishing mugshots on their website. House Bill 4621 was passed by a vote of 54 to 46 following a lengthy debate. The bill[Read More…]