Folklife Mentor/Apprentice Opportunities Now Open
West Virginia Folklife, a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council, is now accepting applications for its statewide Folklife Apprenticeship Program.
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State Employee Pay Raises And Little Jimmy Dickens, This West Virginia Morning
A lot of people who came of age listening to the Grand Ole Opry know Little Jimmy Dickens. With his clever songs and his rhinestone-studded outfits, the West Virginia native influenced a generation of performers. Now he’s remembered in a new book of poetry.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Makes State Employee Pay Raise A Priority
The pay raises proposed by Morrisey will apply to state employees who are funded through the general revenue budget, which includes the vast majority of state workers. This category covers teachers, State Police, corrections officers and many other essential public servants.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Lifts Certificate Of Need, Extends Corrections Staffing Emergency
The House passed House Concurrent Resolution 78, indefinitely extending Gov. Jim Justice's state of emergency over correction facilities staffing levels. The concerns continue to focus on safety, security and maintaining National Guard support.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPEIA Faces Long-Term Funding Challenges
A five year outlook published by the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) keeps state employee premiums at zero through 2027, but anticipates transferring in more than $375 million in public funds to shore up the program.
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Justice Asking Legislature For Raises, Bonuses For State Employees
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he will seek a five percent raise for all state employees in 2022. Additionally, Justice announced that all state employees will receive a one-time 2.5 percent bonus to combat the rising costs of inflation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Governor Rejects Parking Increase Proposal
Update from Jun. 21, 2018 at 5:41 p.m.West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has quashed a proposal to raise parking rates for state employees.The state…
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