West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 Governor to Sign Autism Bill and Others 

4/1/2011 

CHARLESTON, W.Va – On Friday, April 1st, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will be joined by children and their parents as he signs HB 2693, which requires insurance companies to offer insurance coverage of autism related services.

“I fully recognize the importance of this piece of legislation and the positive impact it will have for children with Autism and the relief it gives their parents,” Gov. Tomblin said. “I am so pleased that West Virginia will be the 25th state to require autism related services be a part of insurance coverage available for families.”

Along with HB 2693, Gov. Tomblin is also scheduled to sign several other pieces of legislation.

Who: Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin

What: Bill Signing for:

HB 2693 – relating to insurance coverage of autism related services
SB 243 – relating to the Neighborhood Investment Programs Act
HB 2981 – relating to tuition assistance for members of the WV National Guard enrolled in certain medical programs
SB 239 – relating to the Bucks for Brains Program
SB 373 – relating to funding for vocational programs at comprehensive middle schools and temporary financing
SB 228 – relating to the Local Solution Dropout Prevention and Recovery Innovation Zone Act
SB 592 – relating to requiring schools to have crisis response plans
HB 3116 – relating to the authority of school curriculum teams and local school collaborative processes
HB 3225 – relating to the expansion of the definition of harassment, intimidation or bullying

When: 10 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2011
Where: Governor’s Reception Room, State Capitol



Contact Information

Jacqueline Proctor 
304-558-2000