West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the end of the 2024 Legislative Session looming, now just mere hours away, both the[Read More…]
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W.Va.’s May 14 Primary Election will include a total of 1,789 federal, state, and county candidates
West Virginia Press AssociationCHARLESTON, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has confirmed that a total of 1,789 candidates registered with his office and[Read More…]
House passes bill preventing publication of mugshots
House passes bill preventing publication of mugshotsOn February 28, 2024 By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press AssociationCHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House passed a bill on[Read More…]
Judiciary Committee advances bills to limit landowner liability, define ‘burglary’
West Virginia Press Association Staff ReportCHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday, took steps to make it easier for West Virginia landowners to[Read More…]
Five Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s in 2023
Five Things We Learned About Alzheimer’s in 2023CHARLESTON, WV – January 11, 2024 – 2023 was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements[Read More…]
Senate committee advances bill to reduce rates for legal advertising
West Virginia Press AssociationCHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Government Organization Committee, on Tuesday, advanced a bill that would reduce rates for legal advertising in the[Read More…]
House Unveils Extensive Chamber Renovation
West Virginia Press AssociationCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates is completely renovated for only the second time since the Capitol was dedicated[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice Promises to Back 5% Teacher, State Employee Pay Raise
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…]
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…]