NOTICE OF PUBLIC CALENDAR HEARINGS Dr. Jeffrey R. Crook, Superintendent, Brooke County Schools, announces the following Board of Education sessions:The following hearing dates have been selected to discuss the 2023-2024 school calendar: February 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.March 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Said hearings will be held at the[Read More…]
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Brooke County BOE SOQ Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE The Brooke County Board of Education is inviting qualified firms to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for providing Architectural/Engineering design services for the maintenance and common repairs to various Brooke County Schools facilities.To request a copy of the “Statement of Qualification” requirements contact:Karen Whetsell, Secretary to the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: First full state house proclamation & recognition of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier set for Feb. 20 at WV State Capitol
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has issued the following media advisory and press release. What: West Virginia will become the first state to publicly recognize and support the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Judiciary advances Securities Restitution Assistance Fund – SB 576
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill designed to provide some financial relief for state residents who have become victims of investment scams is progressing through the legislative process. On Wednesday, SB 576 (Securities Restitution Assistance Fund), was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Championed by[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Thursday, Feb. 16
Thursday, Feb. 1637th 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 Economic Development and Tourism debates eminent domain, approves $30 million for business development
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, on Tuesday, advanced five bills, including SB 160 – which resulted in over an hour of debate regarding the merits of eminent domain for creating or enhancing rail trails. As explained by House[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Displays around the Rotunda
WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Press Association works to promote the many organizations, industries and groups who visit the Capitol during the 60-day session. Here are some photos from today’s exhibits:
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito, Merkley, Klobuchar and Collins recommend bipartisan improvements to Legacy Act Proposed Rule
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Susan Collins (R-ME) provided U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra with recommended bipartisan improvements on implementing the HHS proposed rule on the[Read More…]
Working in service: WVU land use attorneys address fundamental needs of West Virginia communities
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — West Virginia University is using its resources, including engaged students, faculty and staff, to help address basic needs in West Virginia communities. That includes support for decision-making on land and water conservation, mine reclamation, broadband internet access, dilapidated building issues and flood recovery, answering the University’s land-grant mission.[Read More…]
WV Department of Education and WVU launch program to recruit teachers to West Virginia
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, in partnership with West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Education, is working to make West Virginia a destination for new teachers. Amid a critical teacher shortage, a team of education experts from the three organizations is exploring a new approach to[Read More…]