By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Pressure continues to mount on Gov. Jim Justice to enter the Republican race for U.S. Senate in 2024, with new polling showing a solid lead over U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney in a GOP primary match-up. According to a poll released[Read More…]
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West Virginia PEIA Finance Board public hearing set for Martinsburg; See plan handout here
Four meetings scheduled around the state; board decision expected on Thursday WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — In light of recent benefit changes enacted by the West Virginia Legislature, the state’s Public Employees Insurance Agency will be making changes to the Plan Year 2024 Financial Plan (effective July 1, 2023). [Read More…]
Attorney Ashton Bias named Bar Admissions Administrator for the Supreme Court of Appeals and Board of Law Examiners
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Charleston attorney Ashton Bias is now the Bar Admissions Administrator for West Virginia. The Bar Admissions Administrator works for the Supreme Court of Appeals with the Board of Law Examiners (Board). The Board consists of seven members of the West Virginia State Bar[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia Gov. Justice to open 2023 Gold Rush with ceremonial stocking ceremony at Babcock State Park
Governor to announce new trail to New River WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor of West Virginia has announced the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Brett McMillion, West Virginia[Read More…]
USDA makes grants available for people in rural West Virginia to repair homes damaged by severe storms and flooding in 2022
By WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by severe storms and flooding in 2022. The homes must be located in presidentially declared disaster areas.[Read More…]
Foundation set to distribute West Virginia’s opioid lawsuit settlement money
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph A bill to create a foundation to manage about $1 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement money coming to West Virginia has been signed by Gov. Jim Justice. Senate Bill 674 officially recognizes the West Virginia First Foundation and authorizes Justice to make appointments to[Read More…]