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Bill meant to help WV counties afford jail bill hasn’t ‘had intended impact,’ lawmakers told
More than a year after legislation meant to address county jail bill costs went into effect, some county officials on Monday asked state lawmakers to do more to help lower their costs. West Virginia counties pay the state per inmate per day to house inmates at regional jails. The state budget office calculates the per […]
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets September Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in September to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Residents […] The post Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets September Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Actress Halle Berry, Sen. Capito bring ‘Girls Rise Up’ program to Piedmont Elementary, host Roundtable at Kanawha Public Library
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hollywood superstar Halle Berry, last week, joined U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to host a “Girls Rise Up” event at Charleston’s Piedmont Elementary School. The purpose of both the event, and the program, is to promote female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence. While...
2024 DNC on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to both parties about the 2024 Democratic National Convention, explore a key role in the medical field and talk about a video contest for local elementary schools. In Segment One, we talk to nominee for WV U.S. Senate and former […]
New ventures spark West Virginia econoimc development boom
West Virginia attracted $10 billion in private sector investments between 2022 and 2023, a 50% increase over the previous four years. Projects like Form Energy's battery manufacturing facility in Weirton and Nucor's steel mill in Mason County are both expected to create hundreds of jobs. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen...
Governor Justice, Division of Corrections celebrate hiring of 52 new officers
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice last week, along with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the graduation of 52 new corrections officers. The latest of 429 graduates this year, 2024’s total graduates up to this point nearly matches the 483 which graduated in 2023. This development has come due to […]
W.Va. Legislative Interims: Lawmakers looking at ways to increase mental health support for EMS providers
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s lawmakers are looking at ways to increase mental health support for the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. On Sunday, during the first day of August’s legislative interim meetings, members of the Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services discussed […] The post W.Va. Legislative Interims: Lawmakers looking at ways to increase mental health support for EMS providers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Dismantling Racism: Council of Churches holds prayer service for lynching victims in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “In November of 2018, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a new pastoral letter against racism, titled ‘Open Wide Our Hearts – the Enduring Call to Love.’”. That’s what Father Don Higgs told those gathered at Charleston’s Basilica of the...
Manchin announces $400,000 EPA allocation to extend Pickaway waterline
UNION, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) – member of the Senate Appropriations Committee – on Wednesday, announced an allocation of $400,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the Pickaway waterline, expanding access to clean, reliable drinking water for residents of Union. This federal award is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies to […] The post Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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