Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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Staffing Cuts At National Parks And Rising Energy Demands Drive Up Prices, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, staffing cuts at National Parks are being felt by visitors and demand for energy is raising prices in the region.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Human Services Secretary Discusses Child Welfare And Effect Of Federal Cuts Are Felt At Mammoth Cave, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park is just one of the sites already feeling the effects of firing federal workers at National Parks, and West Virginia’s new Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Alex Mayer, discusses the future of child welfare.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAs W.Va. National Parks Lose Funding, 2024 Data Shows Record-High Turnout
Amid federal spending cuts that National Park Service workers say are straining operations and staffing, 2024 visitation numbers released Wednesday indicate that demand for the agency’s parks has increased.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVaccines And Trans Rights At The Capitol, Rural Homelessness And The Personal Impact Of Federal Cuts, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, homelessness in the southern coalfields, losing a dream job to federal cuts and the legislature looks at transgender rights and vaccine exemptions.
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Committee Chairs Focus On Discipline And Adjusting After Dream Federal Job Cut, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the committee chairs of the legislature's education committees are trying to address discipline and staffing issues in state schools, and a W.Va. native is still reeling from losing her dream job as part of the federal government’s workforce reduction efforts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTunney Hunsaker Bridge Begins Repairs In Tourism Off-Season
During the seasonal tourism lull at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has begun ...
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