By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With over $867 million coming to the state from opioid lawsuit settlements, an ever-increasing need for[Read More…]
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WV Spring Turkey Season opens April 17
WV Press Release Sharing SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Turkey hunting returns to West Virginia this weekend with the annual two-day youth season on April 15–16. The[Read More…]
West Virginia 4-H offers Camp Jump Start, a new weekend camp for youths in West Virginia
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension’s West Virginia 4-H youth development program invites youths from across the state to Camp Jump Start, a pilot camping program that[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to open new markets for WV meat and poultry producers
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act to allow meat and poultry products[Read More…]
Media Resource: WVU expert addresses plant resiliency as seasons change
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has issued the following notice on a resource available to state media: A West Virginia University expert is addressing the[Read More…]
Reminder – Contest Deadline Extension: The West Virginia Press Association 2023 Advertising and Editorial Newspaper Contest deadline has been extended until March 27
Contest information and rules available here and emailed WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With multiple newspapers requesting deadline extensions … and understanding that[Read More…]
Opinion: Medicaid coverage ending for some; DHHR offers renewal aid
From the Register-Herald of Beckley: With Covid-19 Continuous Coverage for Medicaid and the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP) benefits ending in April, the[Read More…]
W.Va. state programs, agencies working together to create non-traditional employment pathways for women
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia[Read More…]
WV Legislature completes 332 bills during 2023 session; Governor has up to 15 days to consider legislation
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the first session of the 86th West Virginia Legislature, legislative staff reports 332 bills were advanced – 203 House[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House of Delegates advances multiple bills, including TikTok ban on government devices
Student Journalist Press Freedom Protection Act advances By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With only one day to go in the 2023[Read More…]