By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Committee on Government Organization, on Wednesday, considered several pieces of legislation, including HB 3354, which seeks to, “authorize[Read More…]
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West Virginia Gov. Justice announces Delta Cooling Towers to expand operations in Barbour County, invest $6.7 million
West Virginia Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Delta Cooling Towers (Delta), a company that offers precision climate control solutions, including cooling towers and HVAC[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Military Committee looks at National Guard allowances, memorial
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Military Committee, on Monday, considered HB 3233, which addresses uniform and equipment allowances for members of the W.Va. National[Read More…]
Our Next Energy to build battery storage system manufacturing facility in Jackson County, W.Va.
Governor Justice makes announcement, points out over 100 new jobs with hiring starting in 2024 WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House passes SB-577 to cap copays on insulin; Legislation returns to the Senate
AARP-WV sees support for the legislation, hopes to see it reach the Governor By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia took another big step toward lowering its[Read More…]
Ground broken for BHE Renewables’ $500 million solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site in Jackson County, WV
Media Advisory: Project adds more jobs and investment with ONE’s Aries Grid Factory; Formal announcement expected Monday WV Press Release Sharing JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia state leaders joined[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates passes bill named for slain Charleston Police Officer Cassie Marie Johnson
Lori Kersey, HD MediaCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Friday that would make it a felony punishable by up to life in prison to obstruct[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Workforce Committee gets feedback on soft jobs for seniors program
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an effort to increase the state’s workforce participation rate, members of the Senate Workforce Committee met on Friday to hear[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Judiciary considers aerial drones, advances five bills
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Judiciary Committee, on Thursday, advanced five pieces of legislation, including the “Motorsports Responsibility Act,” and the creation of requirements[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithFebruary 22: John D. Curtin of Drury, NZ, speeding, guilty plea, fine/court costs assessed and paid.February 23: Taylor L. Graham of Summersville, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs[Read More…]