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West Virginia Department of Human Services Celebrates National Adoption Month

West Virginia Department of Human Services Celebrates National Adoption Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is celebrating November as National Adoption Month with the theme “Be the Missing Piece.” The theme emphasizes the power of connection, like a puzzle, every...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

West Virginia EMS for Children Program Hosts Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at Summit Bechtel Reserve

The West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Program hosted the Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at the Summit Bechtel Reserve October 5 through October 8, 2025. The program is housed within the West Virginia Department of...

Owner:  American Government
West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Marks Highest EMS Pass Rates in Program History

West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Marks Highest EMS Pass Rates in Program History

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is pleased to announce that educational institutions across the state are seeing higher EMS pass rates than ever before, a direct result of more recent efforts to...

Owner:  American Government
WVDEP seeks input on PFAS Action Plans in Northern Panhandle

WVDEP seeks input on PFAS Action Plans in Northern Panhandle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), in partnership with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, and other local organizations, will host a series of community...

Owner:  American Government
Ohio AG Dave Yost and 18 Attorneys General Urge Senate Leader to Provide Stopgap Funding for SNAP

Ohio AG Dave Yost and 18 Attorneys General Urge Senate Leader to Provide Stopgap Funding for SNAP

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined by 18 other state attorneys general are urging U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to act immediately to prevent the 42 million Americans who benefit from the federal Supplemental...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General Jackley Joins Letter Urging Senate Minority Leader To Provide Stopgap Funding for SNAP

Attorney General Jackley Joins Letter Urging Senate Minority Leader To Provide Stopgap Funding for SNAP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 19 Attorneys General in urging U.S. Senate Minority...

Owner:  American Government
How Faith Fueled the Labor Movement in America's Coal Country

How Faith Fueled the Labor Movement in America's Coal Country

In October 2025, Cecil Roberts will officially retire from his role as president of the United Mine Workers of America. A sixth-generation coal miner, he has led the union for 30 years. Only one man held the role longer: John L. Lewis, whom many...

Owner:  Gonzaga University
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West Virginia Democratic Lawmakers Call on Morrisey To Provide More Aid to Food Banks

West Virginia Democratic Lawmakers Call on Morrisey To Provide More Aid to Food Banks

photo by: W.Va. Legislative Photography A worker at Mountaineer Food Bank at a warehouse in Gassaway moves a palate of nonperishable food in June. Mountaineer Food Bank is one of two large food banks in West Virginia receiving state funding to...

Owner:  Ogden-Nutting Family
West Virginia House Democrats House call on Morrisey to provide more funding to food banks

West Virginia House Democrats House call on Morrisey to provide more funding to food banks

A worker at Mountaineer Food Bank at a warehouse in Gassaway moves a palate of nonperishable food in June. Mountaineer Food Bank is one of two large food banks in West Virginia receiving state funding to help West Virginians whose SNAP benefits...

Owner:  Ogden-Nutting Family
West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Empowering State Broadband Offices on Poles

West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Empowering State Broadband Offices on Poles

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 30, 2025 — A West Virginia lawmaker proposed empowering state granting authorities to act when pole disputes cause delays, as other officials agreed that pole attachments disagreements can be an obstacle. Speaking at the...

Owner:  Drew Clark
West Virginia: State Officials Refuse To Allocate Millions in Medical Cannabis Related Revenue, Despite Law Earmarking Funds for Research, Other Priorities

Governor Morrisey appoints new representative for West Virginia Senate

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed a new representative for the West Virginia Senate. The Governor appointed Zack Maynard to fill the vacancy in District 7. Maynard replaces Mike Stuart. Stuart is now a part of the...

Owner:  Thomas & DiBartolomeo Families
Digging Into Halloween’s Rich History, This West Virginia Morning

Digging Into Halloween’s Rich History, This West Virginia Morning

Home » WVPB Podcasts » Digging Into Halloween’s Rich History, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published October 30, 2025 - 10:18 am On this West Virginia Morning, Halloween is more popular than ever, but where did we get traditions like...

Owner:  West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority & American Government
West Virginia Wesleyan Begins School Health Nurse Certification Program to Meet School System's Needs

West Virginia Wesleyan Begins School Health Nurse Certification Program to Meet School System's Needs

West Virginia Wesleyan College School of Nursing is pleased to announce a School Health Nurse Certification Program starting Spring 2026, with applications now being accepted. The program consists of two online courses totaling seven credit hours...

Owner:  City of Bridgeport
Wheeling University To Offer Free Screenings at Health Fair

Wheeling University To Offer Free Screenings at Health Fair

Wheeling University will hold a health fair for students and community members for the second straight year. (Photo provided) Wheeling University will offer various health screenings and health services to students, employees and the community...

Owner:  Ogden-Nutting Family
Federal appeals court resurrects West Virginia opioid lawsuit

Federal appeals court resurrects West Virginia opioid lawsuit

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Tuesday vacated a 2022 district court judgment in City of Huntington, West Virginia v. AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation et al, holding that West Virginia common law permits public nuisance claims...

Owner:  Jurist Legal News And Research Services Inc.
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