Student Journalist Press Freedom Protection Act advances By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With only one day to go in the 2023 legislative session, members of the House of Delegates voted in favor of multiple bills, including one that will ban TikTok from government devices, one that[Read More…]
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Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Saturday
Saturday, March 11The 60th and final 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. Legislative Activities Calendar: UPDATE[Read More…]
Author Valerie Nieman tells her stories and Appalachia just seeps into the cracks
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Valerie Nieman wondered what it would be like to murder a person and throw their body down a West Virginia mine crack. So, in one sense, she made that happen. However, that victim didn’t stay underground for long – at[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: State Senate advances appropriations bills on third reading
Senator Karnes removed from floor session By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Senate, on Friday, began the final hours of the 2023 legislative session with a morning that saw Sen. Robert Karnes, R-Randolph, removed from the Chamber. The contention, it seemed, centered[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House debates SB 523 – Use of Economic Development Project Fund to provide incentives to businesses and site development assistance
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On day 59 of the state’s 86th Legislature, tensions were high in the House as delegates debated bills on third reading. One heavily debated bill, the committee substitute of SB 523, was ultimately passed with 83 votes, but not before some[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates concurs to complete FY 2024 Budget; General Revenue Fund – $4,874,575,878
WV Press Release Sharing By Cheyenne DeBolt, West Virginia Legislature CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The West Virginia House of Delegates on Friday concurred to complete legislation on House Bill 2024, Budget Bill. The House and Senate worked to create a compromise within this version of the Budget bill. The Budget is as follows (Department totals for[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WV Press sharing photos of WVSSAC Girls Basketball Tournament; Effort courtesy of Mister Bee Potato Chips
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will again be providing newspapers with photos of each basketball game at the WVSSAC Girls and Boys State Basketball tournaments. The effort covers all five days, including Saturday’s championship games. The photos are being provided as a member service[Read More…]
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs seeks vendors and performers for annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) is seeking vendors, performers, performance groups, and artists for its annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. “We are thrilled for this year’s Juneteenth Celebration[Read More…]
Click It or Ticket High Visibility
Enforcement Continues Through March 19
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program is coordinating a statewide Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization that runs through March 19.That mobilization is part of the GHSP’s year-long efforts to increase seat belt usage in West Virginia and is part of a statewide ramp-up effort ahead of an annual national mobilization[Read More…]
DHHR to Reimburse Unexpected Fees
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has developed a process for families to apply for reimbursement of unexpected fees directly related to the delay in foster care, adoption, legal guardianship and adult services payments for the month of February.The reimbursement form and the W-9 form can be[Read More…]