National Service Members to be Recognized by Legislature during AmeriCorps Week

As part of National AmeriCorps Week, the West Virginia State Legislature will recognize approximately 100 National Service members for their efforts toward improving their communities. Who:               Volunteer West Virginia, AmeriCorps West Virginia What:             AmeriCorps Week Proclamation When:             Wednesday, March 13, 11:00am Where:           House Chamber, State Capitol Building Why:               Each year approximately 1,000 individuals give…

Gov. Tomblin and Fitness Icon Jake Steinfeld Announce Multi-Million Dollar Youth Fitness Campaign in W.Va.

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld today announced the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils will bring its multi-million dollar physical fitness campaign to public elementary and middle schools throughout West Virginia. The Foundation encourages and rewards innovation in the field of youth fitness by awarding fitness centers to schools that use…

Delegate Teams Up with WVU Students on Bills

West Virginia University student members of Students Advocating for Legislative Advancement (SALA) met with Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer to ask for help on three issues. They walked away with an agreement to introduce legislation on all three. “Everything the students requested was reasonable and unusually well-researched,” said Fleischauer. “I am pleased to try to help…