Watch party scheduled for 11 a.m. at Beckley Fruits of Labor Cafe WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, Beckley, W.Va. – Tammy Jordan, President of Fruits of Labor and a leader in the Communities of Healing recovery to work initiative, has been chosen to speak in Washington, D.C. on March 8[Read More…]
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Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Monday
Monday, March 655th 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 Resolutions to be[Read More…]
Ground broken for BHE Renewables’ $500 million solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site in Jackson County, WV
Media Advisory: Project adds more jobs and investment with ONE’s Aries Grid Factory; Formal announcement expected Monday WV Press Release Sharing JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia state leaders joined the top executives of three companies Saturday to break ground on a project to build the future of American manufacturing[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates passes bill named for slain Charleston Police Officer Cassie Marie Johnson
Lori Kersey, HD MediaCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Friday that would make it a felony punishable by up to life in prison to obstruct a police officer or other first responder in a way that results in their death.The House unanimously passed SB 490[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Workforce Committee gets feedback on soft jobs for seniors program
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an effort to increase the state’s workforce participation rate, members of the Senate Workforce Committee met on Friday to hear from various agency leaders regarding their potential participation in a soft jobs for seniors program. This program, first presented in[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Judiciary considers aerial drones, advances five bills
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday, advanced five pieces of legislation, including the “Motorsports Responsibility Act,” and the creation of requirements regarding aerial drones. First on the committee’s agenda was consideration of HB 3448. As explained by Senate Counsel Hank Hager,[Read More…]
West Virginia surpasses $1 billion General Revenue surplus for fiscal year 2023
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for February 2023 are $111.8 million above estimates and 5.7% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $1.1 billion above estimate. The following is a brief summary of the four major[Read More…]
West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announces funding for water, sewer projects
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced funding for four water and two sewer projects at its meeting on March 1. Details for the projects are listed below. Bradley Public Service DistrictThe council approved a $80,000 soft cost grant to the Bradley PSD in Raleigh County[Read More…]
NRGRDA, Fayette County officials encourage residents to comment on draft planning document, attend March open houses for 10-year comprehensive plan
WV Press Release Sharing FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – Fayette County, with support from New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, is nearing completion of a new 10-year comprehensive plan for Fayette County, and once again the community’s input is essential to guiding future growth and development opportunities. Houseal Lavigne Planning Associates is[Read More…]
WVU team sweeps international mine rescue competition
WVUToday By Brittany Furbee, Communications Specialist Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— The Mine Rescue Team from West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources were crowned champions of the 2023 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development. The event was held on Feb. 22-24 in Idaho Springs, Colorado. This MERD[Read More…]