Recent Press
CARES Act Summary
Key Updates Unemployment insurance provisions now include an additional $600 per week payment to each recipient for up to four months, and extend UI benefits to self-employed workers, independent contractors, and those with limited work history. The federal government will provide temporary full funding of the first week of regular ...
Gov. Justice issues executive order related to out-of-state travelers
Gov. Jim Justice joined State health leaders at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today for a virtual press briefing to once again update the public on the many measures being taken in the interest of protecting the public from the spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Gov. Justice issued an ...
WVDEP Issues Enforcement Guidelines During COVID-19 Pandemic
On Monday, March 30, 2020, The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia received notice of temporary environmental enforcement and compliance guidelines that will immediately be instituted by the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) in conjunction with those issued on March 26 by the United States Environmental Protection ...
Protecting Yourself from COVID-19
How to protect yourself •People who are sneezing, wheezing, coughing — just avoid them. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (it’s longer than you think — try saying the Pledge of Allegiance twice or silently sing “Happy Birthday” twice, too). •Use an alcohol-based hand ...
Multi Industry Letter Supporting DHS CISA Critical Infrastructure Uniform Definition
March 25, 2020 Dear Mr. President, Governors, Mayors and other local elected officials: We recognize and appreciate the aggressive steps that are being taken to respond to the threats of the COVID-19 virus. We represent the manufacturers, distributors and supply chain of the products and raw materials that ensure public health ...
