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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Senators Discuss Opioid Treatment Program Legislation
On this episode of The Legislature Today, legislation to outlaw opioid treatment programs that distribute methadone without offering integrated care in West Virginia, Senate Bill 204, is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature. Emily Rice brings us this story. Also, Assistant News Director Maria Young talks with Sens. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, and Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, about the bill.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. VFDs ‘Doing Very Well,’ Says 2024 Audit
Appearing Monday before the legislative interim Post Audits Subcommittee, State Volunteer Firefighter Department Auditor Nahan Hamilton said the overall findings of a 2024 state funding audit showed no material misuse of state funds.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Hosts Bill Signing Ceremony At Firefighter Convention
Gov. Jim Justice ceremonially signed House Bill 5128 Friday at the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association’s annual convention in Julian, WV.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLeadership Of Kanawha County Volunteer Fire Department Resigns
Tyler Mountain Fire Chief Louie Robinson and all but one of the department’s Board of Directors resigned Thursday evening.
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House Passes Bill to Help Volunteer Fire Departments
With the passage of their budget bill behind them, members of the House are working their way through a number of bills left on their agenda this…
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