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…]
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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…]
WV Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Expands
he West Virginia Department of Agriculture has announced the return and expansion of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The program is designed to get fresh, local fruits and vegetables to low income senior citizens.Seniors sign up for the vouchers used to purchase the fruits and vegetables from local[Read More…]
Kids Kick Opioids Contest Deadline Nears
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is reminding schools and parents of the upcoming deadline for the office’s seventh Kids Kick Opioids contest—Friday, April 14.The contest provides an opportunity for students to learn the dangers of prescription painkiller abuse. It has also given many an outlet to express the personal[Read More…]
April Watercolor Class at Summit Art Gallery
Bob Watson, a local artist, will be instructing a watercolor painting class with techniques that can be used to create still-life and landscapes. The class will be divided into two sessions: The first part will be an ink and watercolor still-life painting. The second part will be a landscape watercolor[Read More…]
Spring Fire Season Begins
The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Wednesday, March 1, marked the return of burning restrictions.The Division of Forestry reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m.-7 a.m.Fires set during that time must be put out before 7 a.m. “Since Jan. 1 we[Read More…]