MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, April 9 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: A West Virginia University alumna's $2 million estate gift to the School of Medicine will enhance education for future physicians and strengthen renal care for Mountain State children. The planned gift from Dr. Dianne G. Muchant, of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, establishes a namesake chair in pediatric nephrology. Muchant received her medical degree from WVU in 1  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 9 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: This morning, Donald Trump reminded everyone where the Republican Party stands when it comes to women and their healthcare decisions - right next to Larry Hogan. Republican Candidate Larry Hogan has promised to caucus with the Republicans who are directly responsible for ending safe access to abortion for tens of millions of women across the nation - and he refuses to support restoring these rights at a fe  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice today amended last week's State of Emergency to include Pleasants County after severe thunderstorms caused flooding, downed trees, power outages, and road blockages. On April 2nd, Gov. Justice issued a declaration for Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, and Nicholas counties. Then on April 4th, Gov. Justice amended the April 2nd declaration to include Barbour, B  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 9 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced he has added four financial institutions to the state's Restricted Financial Institution List after determining these institutions are engaged in boycotts of fossil fuel companies as defined under state law. Treasurer Moore added the following firms to the list effective today (April 8, 2024): Citigroup Inc  more