Delegates debate e-bike as intrusion vs. tourism growth By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.V.a. – The House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, on Monday, advanced four bills with financial implications. First on the agenda was HB 2062, which seeks to “establish rules and regulations for e-bikes that[Read More…]
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Coats4Kids Drive collects over 2,000 winter items for children in need
Education Alliance AmeriCorps surpasses goal to provide 500 donations WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – At this time of year, often our thoughts can turn to the beautiful winter wonderland outside. That’s not the case for many children who face bitter cold around the state. This year, in honor[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Monday, Jan. 30
No committee meetings before the 11 a.m. floor sessions Monday, Jan. 3020th 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[Read More…]
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab Call for Business Pitch Applications by Feb. 27
New Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition Round on March 30 WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, will host a new Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition round on[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Rev. Watts calls for $300 million state investment in communities struggling with high poverty
Community leader wants funds used to improve housing, health, workforce, economic and social service coordination By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state’s 86th Legislature has the unique opportunity to improve the state’s workforce participation rate by investing in those who will always call West Virginia home,[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate energy committee hears update on PJM Transmission Grid struggles during Winter Storm Elliott and over the Christmas holidays
PJM Interconnection is the grid planner and operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legislators heard a presentation on the PJM Transmission Grid – including its recent struggles over the Christmas holiday – during a recent meeting of the[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Health and Human Resources Committee passes three bills: SB 273, HB 2029, HB 2018
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, on Thursday, heard testimony regarding SB 273, which addresses the allocation of child protective services (CPS) workers in individual counties. As explained by Senate Counsel Cindy Dellinger, the introduced bill realigns, “the Office of[Read More…]
Cross Creek Elementary Holds Canned Food Drive
The fourth-grade Student Senate of Cross Creek Elementary School began their Christmas holiday by assisting Wintersville Good Neighbors with its canned food drive. Under the direction of Principal Dan Hartman and led by Brittany Shank, guidance counselor, and Student Senate Adviser Gina Miclea, the students brought cans that Cross Creek[Read More…]
BCSWA Receives Grant
Brooke County’s Solid Waste Authority has received a $31,800 grant from the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection.The award was part of nearly $2 million in recycling assistance grants to 29 recipients through the agency’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program.The local grant will be used to assist with personnel, lease[Read More…]
WV Tourism Unveils Travel Magazine
West Virginia tourism officials have unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide, a free travel inspiration magazine dedicated to promoting the state.The Dept. of Tourism has received nearly 8,000 pre-orders since Nov. 11. “Every year I’m excited to see what the Dept. of Tourism comes up with when it comes to[Read More…]