Government News

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ANNOUNCES SWEEPING REFORMS TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND OUTCOMES WITHIN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a series of child welfare reforms aimed at ending years of bureaucratic stonewalling and beginning a new era of transparency. The changes come following a series of listening sessions held across the state with key stakeholders and a thorough review of past child fatalities and near fatalities within Read More…

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GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ANNOUNCES PLEASANT HILL PSD AMONG GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR SEWER PROJECTS ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA

Welch, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey awarded three new grants to support critical water and sewer projects in communities across the Mountain State. These grants will advance long-overdue infrastructure upgrades, improve public health, and support economic growth.  “Today, we are making an investment in West Virginia’s future,” said Governor Morrisey. “Infrastructure projects like these are critical for Read More…

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Energy Express announces AmeriCorps member induction

Morgantown, W.Va. – Energy Express, a WVU Extension Service program in partnership with AmeriCorps, will induct its 2025 AmeriCorps cohort. 150 college-bound high school and college students as well as community volunteers will serve as AmeriCorps members in 22 counties across West Virginia this summer. Energy Express is a free summer program focused on literacy and Read More…

Fishing News

WVDNR ANNOUNCES FREE FISHING DAYS WEEKEND TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 7-8

30TH ANNUAL BOWDEN FISHING DERBY AND EVENT AT LITTLE BEAVER STATE PARK SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 7 May 22, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Dayswill return June 7-8 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for Read More…