State Government

Sep 18

Gov. Justice signs abortion bill into law

AM Stone | WVOW News CHARLESTON The abortion bill generated by state lawmakers over the summer is now law. Governor Jim Justice...

Aug 5

Revenue collections above estimate at start of 2023 fiscal

Governor Jim Justice announced Tuesday the state’s General Revenue collections for July were $92.4 million above estimate and more than...

Aug 3

Gov. Justice appoints Ilderton to Logan Family Court vacancy

Governor Jim Justice announced the appointment of Robert Ilderton to Logan’s Ninth Family Court Circuit Wednesday. Ilderton, of Logan,...

Aug 2

Ky. abortion illegal once again

Kentucky Human Life Protection Act and the Heartbeat Law were reinstated by the Court of Appeals, according to Attorney General Daniel...

Aug 2

WV Senate passed on Governor's 10% income tax cut

Governor Justice’s 10% income tax reduction hit a wall before the legislature adjourned its special session last week. Governor Jim...

Jul 31

WVa Senate passes abortion bill, House majority do not agree with changes

The West Virginia Senate voted Friday to pass a bill restricting abortions. Both houses of the West Virginia Legislature stayed late...

Jul 5

Gov. Beshear orders flags to half-staff for Floyd County officers

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear ordered flags to half-staff from sunrise Tuesday to sunset on Thursday in honor of Floyd County officers...

Jun 30

US Supreme Court rules EPA has limited authority to regulate power plant emissions

The United State Supreme Court handed down a major ruling Thursday limiting the Environment Protection Agency’s ability to regulate power...

Jun 30

WV Lottery to finish fiscal with $1.25 billion in revenue

State Lottery Director John Myers predicts the Lottery will finish the fiscal year with total revenue of approximately $1.25 billion....

Jun 29

School Clothing Allowance application accepted through July

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Family Assistance begin accepting applications for School...

Jun 23

Logan Family Court vacancy, applications accepted through July 13th

WVOW News CHARLESTON Applications are being sought for the vacancy on the Logan County Family Court. The Judicial Vacancy Advisory...

Jun 20

Gov. Justice declares state of emergency in Mingo County

WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for Mingo County Monday. The declaration is due to a severe...

Jun 16

USDA approves DHHR benefits for children

WVOW News CHARLESTON The United States Department of Agriculture approved a West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources...

Jun 15

Newly appointed 22nd house district delegate sworn in

WVOW News CHARLESTON Governor Jim Justice appointed an interim delegate to serve the rest of the unexpired term of Joe Jeffries in the...

Jun 13

22nd delegate resigns from W.Va. House

Jeffries WVOW News CHARLESTON A Putnam County delegate resigned his seat and cited possible job opportunities outside the Mountain...

Jun 8

PSC announce public comment events concerning AEP rate increase requests

WVOW News CHARLESTON The Public Service Commission announced four public meetings for comment on a proposed $297 million rate increase...

Jun 3

WVa. Supreme Court grants a new trial in Wyoming County murder

WVOW News CHARLESTON The WV Supreme Court reversed a Wyoming County murder conviction. The state’s highest court sent the case back to...

Jun 2

Kentucky Gov. freezes state gas tax

WVOW News FRANKFORT Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s administration filed an emergency regulation to freeze the state gas tax Thursday....

May 25

Flags lowered in honor of Texas shooting victims

AM Stone | WVOW News TEXAS In accordance with a White House proclamation, Kentucky and West Virginia’s Governors have ordered flags...

May 23

Ky. reports lowest unemployment in state history

WVOW News FRANKFORT Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported that the commonwealth posted the lowest unemployment rate in state history....

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