2019 Department News

CPRB Receives National Public Pension Standards Award from Public Pension Coordinating Council
The West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board (CPRB) has been awarded the 2019 Public Pension Standards Award. This award recognizes public retirement organizations that meet or exceed professional standards in plan funding and administration. ...read more

Beautiful Christmas Trees on Display at West Virginia State Capitol Ahead of Joyful Night Celebration
Each year, the State of West Virginia displays two Christmas trees on the Capitol campus. This year’s trees, donated on behalf of the West Virginia Tree Growers Association by David and Rebecca Absher, include a Canaan Fir and a Norway Spruce....read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission Issues Public Reprimand
The West Virginia Ethics Commission issued a public reprimand and assessed a $500 fine as part of a Conciliation (i.e. settlement) Agreement approved on October 3, 2019....read more

Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Lewisburg
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics and Open Meetings Acts on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, in Lewisburg as part of a statewide training initiative. ...read more

Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Madison
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics and Open Meetings Acts on Thursday, October 17, 2019, in Madison as part of a statewide training initiative. ...read more

Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics Act in Weirton
The West Virginia Ethics Commission is scheduled to present a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act in Weirton on Friday, September 20, 2019. ...read more

Ethics Commission to Conduct Trainings on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Elkins and Petersburg
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct two trainings on the Ethics and Open Meetings Acts on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in Elkins and Petersburg. ...read more

Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics Act in Clarksburg on August 20
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act today (August 20, 2019) at 1:00 p.m. in Clarksburg. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics Act in Sutton on August 21st
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act this Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in Sutton. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics Act in Point Pleasant
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. in Point Pleasant....read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Marlinton on August 27
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in Marlinton. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics Act in Weston on August 16th
The Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Friday, August 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in Weston. The presentation will be held on the second floor of the Lewis County Courthouse at 110 Center Avenue....read more

Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Morgantown
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in Morgantown. ...read more

Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Princeton on July 12
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Friday, July 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in Princeton. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Welch
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in Welch....read more

Change Order Approved for Dome Project to Create New Support System
Work on the Capitol dome continues following the recent approval of a change order to provide new support for the dome below the structure. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics Act in Summersville on July 10
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. in Summersville. ...read more

Sixteen West Virginia College Students Moving on as Quarterfinalists in the SANS Institute's Cyber FastTrack Program
The SANS Institute announced recently that 16 West Virginia college students are one step closer to national recognition and a share of $2.5 million in scholarship money....read more

Annual State Government Career Fair Scheduled for May 15 at West Virginia Culture Center
The West Virginia Division of Personnel and WorkForce WV are joining forces to sponsor the annual State Government Career Fair on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Culture Center. The event runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is open to the public. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics and Open Meetings Acts in Triadelphia on June 4
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in Triadelphia. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training On Ethics Act in Beckley on May 22
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in Beckley. ...read more

Repairs and Restoration Work Continue On Capitol Dome as Scaffold Goes Up
Repairs and restoration work continue on Capitol dome as scaffold goes up....read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission Issues Public Reprimand
The West Virginia Ethics Commission issued a public reprimand and assessed a $5,000 fine as part of a Conciliation (i.e. settlement) Agreement approved on April 4, 2019. ...read more

PEIA Helps Members Lose Thousands of Pounds with Online Weight Management Program Pilot, Announces Kickoff of Second Pilot
Using Naturally Slim®, an innovative mindful eating program, the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) has helped more than 1,500 members lose weight. Now, PEIA is announcing a second pilot program to help even more learn mindful eating skills....read more

Court-Appointed Counsel to See Funding Increase for First Time in 30 Years with Signing of Senate Bill 103
Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 103 on March 27, 2019, which provides the first funding increase in 30 years for state-appointed counsel. The legislation will help ensure that no person goes unrepresented because of their financial inability to pay....read more

Secure WV Act Signed by Gov. Justice Sets Foundation for Greater Cybersecurity for State Agencies
West Virginia has taken a big step to address the state’s cybersecurity risk with the passage and signing of the Secure WV Act. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Training on Ethics Act in Charles Town on April 10
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 7 p.m. in Charles Town. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission To Conduct Training On Ethics Act In Parkersburg On April 9th
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will conduct a training on the Ethics Act and the Open Meetings Act on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in Parkersburg. ...read more

Gov. Justice Appoints Tia Welch to Lead EEO Office
Gov. Justice Appoints Tia Welch to Lead EEO Office...read more

Ashley Summitt to Serve as State's Chief Privacy Officer
The West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management (BRIM) announced today the selection of Ashley Summitt, Esq., to serve as the state’s Chief Privacy Officer, effective March 2, 2019. ...read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission Issues Public Reprimand
The West Virginia Ethics Commission issued a public reprimand and assessed a $2,000 fine as part of a Conciliation (settlement) Agreement approved on February 7, 2019....read more

Gov. Justice Appoints John McHugh to Lead Real Estate Division
Gov. Jim Justice announced that John McHugh has been appointed to serve as Executive Director of the West Virginia Real Estate Division, effective Jan 21, 2019....read more

Gov. Justice Appoints Allan McVey to Lead Dept. of Administration
Gov. Jim Justice announced that Allan McVey has been appointed to serve as Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Administration, effective January 23, 2019. ...read more

Parking Guidance for Capitol Visitors During Legislative Session
The Real Estate Division’s Parking Section would like to offer the following information related to parking at the state Capitol campus during the 2019 Regular Session of the State Legislature, which begins Wednesday, January 9, 2019....read more

West Virginia Ethics Commission to Conduct Lobbyist Training January 10th
The West Virginia Ethics Commission will present a one-hour training course regarding provisions of the Ethics Act relevant to lobbyists on Thursday, January 10, 2019....read more

Purchasing Division to Conduct Free Vendor Webinar on Doing Business with the State
The West Virginia Purchasing Division announced today that it will be conducting a webinar for vendors wishing to do business with the state of West Virginia. ...read more