State Government

12 hours ago

$2M Awarded To Pikeville & Elkhorn City To Improve Water Treatment, Infrastructure

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear awarded over $2 Million to the cities of Pikeville and Elkhorn City and to the Mountain Water District for...

4 days ago

Ky. State BOE Passed New Requirements On Corporal Punishment

The Kentucky Board of Education passed a provision on corporal punishment in schools Wednesday. Schools must now have written consent...

Nov 8

"Do It For Babydog" Round 3 Begins Tuesday.

Registration for the third round of “Do it for Babydog” begins Tuesday. Governor Jim Justice announce the third installment of the...

Nov 4

AG Morrisey Joins States Suit Over Shot Mandate

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined six other states in filing a complaint against President Joe Biden and many...

Oct 25

W.Va. Lawmakers To Visit Logan Monday For Public Forum On Economic Revitalization

The West Virginia Legislature Coal Communities Work Group is scheduled to make a stop in Logan on this evening. The visit is part of a...

Oct 20

Senate Approves New Senate District Map

The West Virginia State Senate, after several days of extended consideration, approved a new map of Senate districts. The latest map was...

Oct 15

Gov. Justice Announces $1 Billion Broad Band Plan

Governor Jim Justice announced a billion dollar broad band expansion plan for around 200,000 West Virginia homes and businesses. “Today I...

Oct 15

W.Va. Legislature Approve New Congress Districts, Awaits Gov. Justice Signature

Both chambers the West Virginia Legislature approved a congressional map that splits the state into two districts. One district to the...

Oct 12

W.Va. Lawmakers To Visit Logan For Public Input On Struggles In The Coalfields

The West Virginia Legislature Coal Communities Work Group is scheduled to make a stop in Logan on Monday, October 25. The visit is part...

Oct 3

W.Va. AG Updates Fight Against Robocalls

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey provided an update last week on efforts by his office, telecom companies and partnering...

Oct 2

Ky. Flags Lowered For Fallen Firefighters

Ky. Governor Andy Beshear directed flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Sunday in honor of the National Fallen...

Sep 30

Possible Congressional Redistricting Maps Unveiled

State lawmakers unveiled congressional redistricting map options today. The West Virginia House of Delegates members that comprise the...

Sep 28

Broadband Speed Test For W.Va. To Identify Problem Areas

West Virginia internet customers are being asked to take a broadband speed test to improve access in the Mountain State. Department of...

Sep 20

"Save Our Care" To Help With Slammed W.Va. Hospitals

Hospitals across the Mountain State are slammed with COVID-19 patients and Governor Jim Justice said financial help from the government...

Sep 7

New Vaccine Incentive Focus On Grandfamilies

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced the launch of an initiative that will provide a $150 voucher for back-to-school supplies to...

Aug 12

Masks In Ky. Schools, W.Va Still Local Discretion

The subject of mandatory masks has once again become a topic of discussion. Kentucky and West Virginia have eased mandates in recent...

Aug 4

Masks In Schools Will Be Decided Locally

Decisions on mask requirements for the upcoming school year will be decided by local officials for each county school district. Governor...

Jul 30

Redistricting Committee Visits Logan For Public Hearing Thurs. Night

The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting conducted a public hearing at Chief Logan State Park Thursday evening....

Jul 14

State Legislature Committee To Hold Public Hearing In Logan.

The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting will host public hearings concerning district boundary lines and one of...

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