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…]
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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…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates met and passed 16 bills during a Saturday session this week as legislative deadlines approach.House Bill 3214, which would create the Road[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Pensions Committee advanced bills, including legislation addressing retired sheriff deputies and Municipal Police Officer and Firefighter Retirement System
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Pensions Committee advanced five bills on Wednesday, including one allowing retired deputy sheriff’s to become re-employed, yet still receive[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice signs Campus Self-Defense Act
West Virginia joins 11 other states in allowing law-abiding permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim[Read More…]