By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s continued short-term economic growth remains uncertain for 2023; however, as the 86th Legislature prepares to convene on Wednesday, there[Read More…]
Government
Legislative Lookahead: Education, partnerships said key to developing West Virginia’s workforce
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “I’ve been looking for a genie in a lamp for quite some time. I haven’t found that lamp yet. If you[Read More…]
Legislative LookAhead: Education, West Virginia workforce issues to receive legislative attention
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia students struggling with reading and math and the state attracting major manufacturers in need of a[Read More…]
Legislative LookAhead: West Virginia Legislature leaders agree on need for tax reform
By Steven Allen Adams, Special for The Journal of Martinsburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders of the West Virginia Legislature agree on tax reform, though what that specific tax reform will[Read More…]
Legislative LookAhead: DHHR reform, PEIA on the front burner for West Virginia lawmakers
By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislative leaders all agreed Friday that reform of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and how the[Read More…]
Legislative LookAhead: ‘Impactful’ tax cuts and bold DHHR changes discussed at WV Press Association event
By Roger Adkins, [email protected] CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders of the West Virginia House and Senate promised “impactful” tax cuts for residents and bold change in the Department of Health and Human[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 30: Laura A. Tanner of Sutton, cell phone violation, no contest plea, fine assessed; Sarah Beth Stump of Strange Creek, trespassing, asked to leave, warrantless arrest, bond[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 26: Timothy James Wilt of Weston, domestic assault, warrantless arrest, bond set at $2000 cash or surety; Bryonna Lee Schartiger of Craigsville, contraband into jail x3, preliminary[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate David SingletonDecember 14: Grant S. Sizemore of Hurricane, expired MVI, dismissed proof provided; Matthew Todd McKinney of Gassaway, possession with intent to deliver, conspiracy, preliminary hearing waived, transferred to[Read More…]
USDA invests $1.9 Million to create economic opportunities, expand access to water infrastructure and rehabilitate homes for underserved rural people in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va.– U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn announced today that USDA is investing $1.9 million to expand access[Read More…]