New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Rucker Named Chair Of New Senate Alternative Education Committee
When Sen. Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson, declared she would challenge Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, for chamber leadership, Blair removed Rucker as chair of the Education Committee. On Tuesday, Blair created a Select Senate Committee on Alternative Education, and named Rucker as chair.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Lawmakers Outline Education Goals For 2021 Session
As West Virginia lawmakers gear up to return to the Capitol next week for the 2021 state legislative session, there are many issues that are top of mind -- from tackling the coronavirus pandemic, expanding telehealth care, broadband, job creation, tax repeals and reviewing the governor’s emergency powers -- another issue will be centerstage: education.
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