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Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Letter Urging U.S Senate to Pass Funding Extension
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 26 Attorneys Generals in urging the U.S. Senate to pass...
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West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reporting significant progress in stabilizing the state’s child welfare workforce, with vacancy and turnover rates for Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) showing notable...
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West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute Receives $498,880 from Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE Initiative
CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute (DII) has been awarded $498,880 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Recovering Together: A Community Outreach...
West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Report Following Statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the release of its comprehensive report summarizing findings from the statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour. The report captures the voices of hundreds of West Virginians who...
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West Virginia to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 16
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is proud to announce that West Virginia will join states across the nation in celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. This annual civic holiday is dedicated...
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WV Secretary of State Kris Warner appointed National Co-Chair of NASS Elections Committee
Charleston, W.Va. – The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has announced that WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has been appointed to serve as National Co-Chair of the NASS Elections Committee. Secretary Warner and Washington...
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West Virginia ahead of the game on election security initiatives expressed by the White House
Charleston, W.Va. – Once again, the state of West Virginia is to be commended for being a national leader in election integrity including the use of voter verified paper ballots, excuse-only absentee voting, and election security. Earlier this...
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Dr. Timothy Deer Joins WISE S.p.A. Clinical Advisory Board
MILAN, ITALY, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WISE S.p.A., a pioneering medical device company specializing in advanced implantable electrodes for neuromonitoring, neuromodulation, and brain-machine interfacing (BMI), today announced the...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Respiratory Care
TEXAS, September 12 - September 12, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Matthew Goldwater and reappointed Samuel Brown and Hammad Qureshi, M.D. to the Texas Board of Respiratory Care for terms set to expire on...
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VA Governor Declares August 1 Internet Safety & Online Predator Awareness Day; Recognizes Safe Surfin' Foundation
Safe Surfin' Founder & Inaugural Commander of SOVA-ICAC, Sheriff Mike Brown Presented with Proclamation at Liberty University FLOYD, VA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Safe Surfin’ Foundation is proud to announce...
Attorney General Bird Defends Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Travelers
DES MOINES –-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 25 states filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging it to review the constitutionality of Massachusetts’ firearm licensing requirements...
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America’s Service Commissions Announces Its New Board of Directors and Officers for 2025-2026 Term
The Board of Directors provides invaluable guidance and leadership to the membership association. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- America’s Service Commissions (ASC) is pleased to announce its new board...
The Joint Corp. Names Debbie L. Gonzalez Chief Marketing Officer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, announced Debbie L. Gonzalez joined as Chief Marketing Officer,...
Chicago Man Convicted of Running Fentanyl Distribution Operation in Northern Panhandle
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – A Chicago, Illinois man was convicted of multiple drug charges for leading a drug distribution organization that transported fentanyl from Chicago, Illinois, to Weirton, West Virginia. Gerald Henry, also known as “Unc,”...
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Patrick Schwarzenegger Takes Fanatics Casino for a SPIN in New “Explained By” Campaign Ad
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spinning never looked this good. Fanatics Casino today unveiled its newest creative campaign, “Explained by Patrick Schwarzenegger,” developed in partnership with Anomaly and OBB Media. The spot...
CWD and HD: What’s the Difference?
By Justin Folks/DWR for Whitetail Times Hemorrhagic disease (HD) and chronic wasting disease (CWD) are the two most significant diseases affecting whitetailed deer in the United States, yet there is still a lot of confusion and misconception about...
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CT IT Services LLC Expands IT Service Offerings to Support Growing Regional Demand
CHARLES TOWN, WV, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CT IT Services LLC, a provider of business-class IT solutions headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia, has formally announced the expansion of its core service offerings to new surrounding...
Paul Wissmach Glass Company of Paden City is the newest member of the WV Centurion Chamber of Commerce
Paden City, W.Va. – For more than 120 years, the Paul Wissmach Glass Company in Paden City, West Virginia has been a name synonymous with quality glass craftsmanship and a reliable supplier in artistic glass shipped throughout the world. Last...
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Carr Backs New FCC Proposal Allowing for Cell Phone Jamming Technology in State Prisons and Jails
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow state and local law enforcement to use jamming technology to combat contraband...
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The Ebony Canal Wins Two Mid Atlantic Regional Emmy® Awards
Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ebony Canal narrated by Academy Award winner Viola Davis has received two Mid Atlantic Regional Emmy® Awards. The film was honored at the 43rd annual Mid Atlantic Emmy® Awards ceremony held...