by Charles Young SENIOR STAFF WRITERCHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Jim Justice plans to back a 5% raise for teachers and state employees during[Read More…]
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WV Legislative Interims: Veterans Affairs Updated on Suicides Among Armed Service
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press AssociationWHEELING, W.Va. – Although veteran suicide rates have decreased nationwide, the numbers are still far too high, according to West[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Health and Human Resources Accountability committee hears update on DHHR
WV Press Staff ReportWHEELING, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability (LOCHHRA), on Sunday, met at The Health[Read More…]
West Virginians for Affordable Health Care Highlights Mental Illness Awareness Week
WV Press Release SharingCHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC) is highlighting National Mental Illness Awareness Week.Thursday was National Depression Screening Day,[Read More…]
WVU Marching Band to perform in 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
WVPA SHARING MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Representing West Virginia University and the entire Mountain State, “The Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band, will participate[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Archery and Crossbow Seasons Open Sept. 30
WV Press Release SharingSOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Monday announced that the state’s archery and crossbow seasons for[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito announces resources for homelessness, mental health and addiction services in West Virginia
WV Press Release SharingCHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services,[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority DiscussesNonviolent Offense Parole Program
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Sunday, discussed the Nonviolent[Read More…]
Mounting Evidence Finds Youth Incarceration Ineffective
Mounting Evidence Finds YouthIncarceration Ineffective Nadia Ramlagan — West Virginia News ServiceA wealth of research shows youth incarceration doesn’t increase public safety or work for[Read More…]
U.S. Department of Labor Grant Provides Stability and expansion for West Virginia Apprenticeship Programs
U.S. Department of Labor Grant Provides Stability and Expansion for West Virginia Apprenticeship Programs on July 24, 2023 WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. –[Read More…]