SB 268 also sets minimum level of reimbursement to all medical providers at 110% of the Medicare rate By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an effort[Read More…]
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Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithNovember 9: Daniel J. Smith of Duck, driving suspended-general, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.February 6: Gary L. Keffer of Gandeeville, speeding, guilty plea, fine/court costs assessed; Marcus[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
A total of 13 bills have completed the legislative process, one of which would create a program to allow volunteers to help clean West Virginia streams and rivers.Senate Bill 143[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Political Subdivisions advances four bills that would impact local municipalities
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Political Subdivisions, on Wednesday, advanced four bills that would impact local municipalities. Sponsored by Del. Geno Chiarelli,[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Pensions and Retirement advances four bills relating to police and fire department pensions and funding
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a very brief meeting of the West Virginia Legislature’s House Committee on Pensions and Retirement on Tuesday, four bills, all[Read More…]
A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is[Read More…]
Opinion: Artistic voices raise the creative economy in West Virginia
By Adam Booth & Monica Wilson Editor’s Note: This is an open letter to WV State Legislators, Mayors, County Commissioners and Local Leaders Listen to the voices of the West[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU students to showcase work during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol on Friday
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia University has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol WHO: West Virginia University undergraduate research students WHEN: Friday, Feb. 10, from 9-11:30 a.m. WHERE: Capitol[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: WVU and Marshall provide updates to the Senate Finance Committee
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Higher education is facing major changes, challenges and opportunities. The presidents of WVU and Marshall delivered that message to the West[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is a national leader in childhood immunizations – let’s stay protected
By Charles J. Mullett, MD, PhD, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine Kathryn S. Moffett, MD, FAAP Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WVU School of Medicine, and[Read More…]