CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia University has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol WHO: West Virginia University undergraduate research students WHEN: Friday, Feb. 10, from 9-11:30 a.m. WHERE: Capitol Rotunda, Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston NOTES: Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for students to[Read More…]
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At the WV Legislature: WVU and Marshall provide updates to the Senate Finance Committee
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Higher education is facing major changes, challenges and opportunities. The presidents of WVU and Marshall delivered that message to the West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Finance Committee on Thursday. West Virginia University President Gordon Gee celebrated his 79th birthday on Thursday by[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is a national leader in childhood immunizations – let’s stay protected
By Charles J. Mullett, MD, PhD, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine Kathryn S. Moffett, MD, FAAP Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WVU School of Medicine, and Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine West Virginia has long led the nation[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Education Committee advanced bill mandating public school educators teach lessons on the Holocaust and other genocides
West Virginia Education Association and American Federation of Teachers present results from Solutions for Success focus group meetings By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Education Committee advanced three bills on Thursday, including one mandating that public school educators teach lessons on the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Coalition for Truth and History to share poll numbers on direction of state
Event set for 12:15 p.m. at State Capitol WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Coalition for Truth and History has issued the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia Coalition for Truth and History and others. WHAT: News conference to release scientific poll numbers showing most West Virginians are[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Wednesday, Feb. 1
Wednesday, Feb. 122nd 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 Agriculture and Natural Resources looks at e-bikes, other legislation
Delegates debate e-bike as intrusion vs. tourism growth By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.V.a. – The House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, on Monday, advanced four bills with financial implications. First on the agenda was HB 2062, which seeks to “establish rules and regulations for e-bikes that[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Monday, Jan. 30
No committee meetings before the 11 a.m. floor sessions Monday, Jan. 3020th 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[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Rev. Watts calls for $300 million state investment in communities struggling with high poverty
Community leader wants funds used to improve housing, health, workforce, economic and social service coordination By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state’s 86th Legislature has the unique opportunity to improve the state’s workforce participation rate by investing in those who will always call West Virginia home,[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate energy committee hears update on PJM Transmission Grid struggles during Winter Storm Elliott and over the Christmas holidays
PJM Interconnection is the grid planner and operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legislators heard a presentation on the PJM Transmission Grid – including its recent struggles over the Christmas holiday – during a recent meeting of the[Read More…]