West Virginia Week In Review

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Saturday, September 17, 2022
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** West Virginia Week In Review
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Gov. Justice: BHE Renewables and WV announce $500m investment to build global aerospace manufacturing hub powered by renewable energy microgrid ([link removed])
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Gov. Justice announced Tuesday that BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, has entered into an agreement with the State of West Virginia to purchase more than 2,000 acres of land in Ravenswood, West Virginia, to be developed as a first-of-its-kind renewable energy microgrid-powered industrial site. Precision Castparts Corp. (“PCC”), a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. business, will be the first company to locate on the site and will develop a state-of-the-art titanium melt facility that will use 100% renewable energy to manufacture titanium products for the aerospace and other industries.
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Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia tourism spending exceeding pre-pandemic levels ([link removed])
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Gov. Justice announced Wednesday that West Virginia’s tourism industry is up 3.8 percent over pre-pandemic levels as of 2021. While nationally tourism is still down 27 percent from 2019, West Virginia continues to trend upward. The finding comes from yearly economic impact research, released by Gov. Justice yesterday at the industry’s annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The research shows traveler spending in West Virginia exceeded $4.9 billion in 2021.
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Gov. Justice unveils mobile ambulance simulators that will provide EMS training opportunities across West Virginia ([link removed])
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On Monday, Gov. Justice unveiled new, state-of-the-art mobile ambulance simulators as part of his EMS WV: Answer the Call initiative ([link removed]) , which is funding strategies that are bolstering the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workforce and equipping communities to better care for West Virginia citizens now and into the future.
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First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Pineville Elementary School ([link removed])
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On Wednesday, First Lady Cathy Justice visited Pineville Elementary School (PES) for a “Pup Rally'' to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named River. He is a Yellow Lab.
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WV Department of Education congratulates 2022 Blue Ribbon Schools ([link removed])
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The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to congratulate three West Virginia schools named as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools ([link removed]) . They are among the 297 schools across the U.S. announced today by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. The distinction recognizes overall academic performance or progress toward closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

The 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools are:

- Culloden Elementary School
- Evans Elementary School
- C.W. Shipley Elementary School
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Maintenance outperforms budget; WVDOH to use special appropriation for massive supplemental paving program ([link removed])
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The West Virginia Division of Highways plans to use $150 million in supplemental funding requested by Gov. Justice to pave more than 830 miles of roads. Core maintenance – filling potholes, clearing ditches and making sure existing roads are smooth, clean and dry – has gone so well that many state roads are ready to be repaved now, instead of later. If those routes aren’t paved soon, they’ll have to be patched again in the spring.
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Gov. Justice awards over $16.8 million in VOCA grants; funding replenished after federal cuts last year ([link removed])
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On Monday, Gov. Justice approved over $16.8 million in Victims of Crime Act Assistance (VOCA) sub-grant funds to 83 public and private non-profit entities throughout the state. Gov. Justice made the announcement at the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network's One With Courage Awards Reception in Charleston.
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WV Department of Education announces 2023 Teacher of the Year and Service Personnel of the Year ([link removed])
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On Tuesday night, the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Board of Education hosted a ceremony to announce the 2023 Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year.

Amber Nichols, a kindergarten teacher in Morgantown, was named the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. She has taught for 21 years and is an active member of Eastwood Elementary’s leadership, curriculum and behavior intervention teams, and she mentors future educators.

Jessica Grose was named the 2023 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year. She is a special education aide at Hodgesville Elementary School in Buckhannon. She is known as a great team player who commits to serving children whenever she is needed.
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West Virginia recognized for innovations in its Medicaid program ([link removed])
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West Virginia’s Medicaid program, administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Medical Services, received a 2022 Medicaid Innovation Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Academy for State Health Policy. The award recognizes states for demonstrating creativity, leadership, and progress in their Medicaid programs.
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Also this week:

Repairs completed on I-77 bridge near Parkersburg ([link removed])

West Virginia Medicaid and WVCHIP Extend Postpartum Health Care Coverage ([link removed])

West Virginia's Balanced Scorecard Released ([link removed])

WV Board of Education Discusses School Safety and Legislative Collaboration ([link removed])

WVDOH accepts bids for bridge replacements and other projects ([link removed])

WVDOT is hiring transportation workers, equipment operators and office staff in Wood County NOW! Hiring event scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 ([link removed])

WVDEP's REAP announces more than $98,000 in Litter Control grants ([link removed]'s-REAP-announces-more-than-$98,000-in-Litter-Control-grants.aspx)

DHHR Reminds Residents of Affordable Connectivity Program ([link removed])
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