CHARLESTON — During a gathering that lasted about 15 minutes, Gov. Jim Justice gave highways crews from all over the state a mission. “I’m going to give […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Why increased funding hasn’t fixed West Virginia’s roads
CHARLESTON — West Virginians who experienced recent increases in the gas tax and their DMV fees may have a reasonable question: Why is state government looking for even […]
Gov. Justice vetoes $53M supplement, uses it to fund other projects
CHARLESTON — Medicaid dollars often are the magic ingredient for the state budget, and this year is no different. When the Senate and House of Delegates considered […]
Justice, looking for roads money, is conflicted about severance tax cut
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice, who is looking for money to improve West Virginia roads, said this week he isn’t sure what he’ll do with legislation that […]
Manchin and Justice exchange fire — again — over W.Va. road conditions
CHARLESTON — If anyone has condiments to lend, Senator Joe Manchin is consuming these words: “I believe that Jim Justice is uniquely qualified to handle the major challenges […]
Governor Justice: ‘I told the people of this state we were going to fix the damn roads’
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia needs to go back to basics to improve road conditions. “We weren’t getting it done at the pace it […]
Problems with West Virginia’s roads go beyond fired highways chief
CHARLESTON — Whoever takes the helm of West Virginia’s Department of Highways will inherit challenges that extend beyond the top of the organization. Gov. Jim Justice fired […]
Gov. Justice dismisses transportation secretary, wants to move in new direction
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the immediate termination of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith on Sunday afternoon. “I want a new direction to be taken with our […]
Senators express concerns about foster care bill, then vote for it 33-1
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill with major changes to the overloaded foster care system, but not without many statements of concern. The bill passed […]
Search for consensus starts as Justice calls special session on ‘education betterment’
CHARLESTON — Lawmakers with a new mission of mingling with teachers, students and parents for Gov. Jim Justice’s special session on education are already making plans. […]
