State Senate Senate Calendar for Thursday, July 28, 2022 Thursday, July 28, 2022 – 4th Day of Third Extraordinary Session The Senate will convene at 9 a.m. SECOND READING HB 302: Clarifying West Virginia’s abortion laws Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates. All Senate Committee meetings and Read More…
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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potential flooding
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties throughout West Virginia due to the threat of flooding this week. The main threat will be possible isolated flash flooding due to heavy downpours or steady rain, with storms forecast for much of the state through Friday morning. Click here to Read More…
Gov. Justice amends Special Session Call; asks Legislature to clarify and modernize abortion-related laws in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, amending his call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session to include an additional item for consideration. The additional item asks the Legislature “To clarify and modernize the abortion-related laws currently existing as part of the West Virginia Code, to ensure a coherent, comprehensive Read More…
WVDE Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced 10 finalists for the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among the Teachers of the Year from each school district. Recognizing these teachers brings honor to the profession, energizes students, enhances community respect for learning, and revitalizes teachers across the state. “Teachers have Read More…
Creston News (Take 2)
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston summer ATV poker run is scheduled for Saturday July 30 with signups until noon. The route was checked out on Saturday and there had to be a significant amount of “timbering” as several large trees were blocking the trail. Read More…
Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year
Proposed premium reduction projected to save West Virginia employers $14 million CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), West Virginia’s rating and statistical agent, has filed a proposed workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 7.2%, effective Nov. 1, 2022. This premium reduction results in a projected $14 million Read More…
Glenville State University to Support Workforce Development, Life-Long Learning
GLENVILLE, WV – A new division at Glenville State University – Workforce and Life-Long Learning – is being launched to address workforce readiness needs and provide life enrichment opportunities. Dr. Mark Sarver, Associate Professor of Business, has been appointed as the Workforce Learning Experience Manager to oversee the new area. In addition to managing the Read More…
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ANTLERLESS DEER HUNTS IN LIMITED PERMIT AREAS
Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to hunt in limited permit areas during the 2022 antlerless deer season. Applications for the lottery are available online at wvhunt.com and will be accepted until midnight on Aug. 12. “These limited permit areas provide antlerless deer hunting opportunities in counties or Read More…
Gov. Justice, First Lady announce five new counties added to Communities In Schools program
Logan, Marshall, Monroe, Ohio, and Randolph counties bring West Virginia’s CIS county total to 36 ROANOKE, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that schools in five new counties across West Virginia are being added to the roster of participants in the state’s Communities In Schools (CIS) program. A total of 15 Read More…