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Opinion: Economic Development Secretary Carmichael sees new industries finding a welcoming home in West Virginia

Dear Editor, Great jobs, abundant opportunities, and new industries are finding a welcoming home in West Virginia. On a regional, national, and international scale, our state is winning new business at a torrid clip. West Virginia is beating states many times our size and delivering incredible victories for our citizens.[Read More…]

Business groups urge EPA to speed up permitting for carbon capture projects 

West Virginia Manufacturers Association representing state in effort WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week, eight business groups representing a diverse cross-section of industry in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and New Mexico sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan calling for the[Read More…]

Working in service: WVU research reaches all of West Virginia

WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Breakthroughs and research expertise nurtured at West Virginia University extend far beyond its labs, experimental sites and classrooms. In fact, WVU research efforts are unique compared to most universities, according to Vice President for Research Fred King. “While other institutions may pursue research for its own sake, WVU stays true to[Read More…]

Reminder – Contest Deadline Extension: The West Virginia Press Association 2023 Advertising and Editorial Newspaper Contest deadline has been extended until March 27

Contest information and rules available here and emailed WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With multiple newspapers requesting deadline extensions … and understanding that the legislative session and state basketball tournaments represent extraordinary work for staff members … the West Virginia Press Association is extending its contest deadline until[Read More…]

Country Roads Angel Network investment helps Endolumik close $1.5 Million investment round

WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Morgantown surgical device company Endolumik, Inc., closed a $1.5 million investment to commercialize their patented near infrared (NIR) surgical device — Gastric Calibration Tube, thanks in part to a new investment from the Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN).  Endolumik uses near-infrared light to[Read More…]

W.Va. state programs, agencies working together to create non-traditional employment pathways for women

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Family Assistance, is partnering with West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) and local employers to create career pathways for[Read More…]

WV Legislature completes 332 bills during 2023 session; Governor has up to 15 days to consider legislation

WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the first session of the 86th West Virginia Legislature, legislative staff reports 332 bills were advanced – 203 House Bills, 129 Senate Bills – to Governor JIm Justice’s consideration. Legislative staff noted the bills include adopting a budget during the regular legislative session for the[Read More…]