The Public Employees Insurance Agency is examining the potential financial effect of a bill requiring pricing and payment transparency from pharmacy benefits managers. That is expected to […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Governor signs bill phasing out state income taxes on Social Security
An organization representing senior citizens is praising Gov. Jim Justice for signing a bill phasing out state taxes on Social Security benefits. “We thank the governor for […]
Unemployment bill becomes law without governor’s signature
A controversial bill affecting West Virginia’s unemployment system is now law after Gov. Jim Justice took no action on it. The governor had until midnight Wednesday to […]
Vaccination exemption bill maybe back
Lawmakers who supported a bill with exceptions to West Virginia’s school vaccination policies predict it will be back next year and bigger than ever. “If I have […]
Justice vetoes bill granting vaccine exceptions
Gov. Jim Justice vetoed a bill loosening vaccination requirements in some schools, drawing praise from health care organizations. “Since this legislation was passed, I have heard constant, […]
Justice goes up to deadline with decision over vaccination exemption bill
Gov. Jim Justice, who has been swamped with calls and letters about a vaccination exemption bill, says he’ll need up to the last day to decide. “I’m […]
Charges coming soon in situation that involves Greenbrier West wrestling team
A county prosecutor called allegations involving members of the Greenbrier West High School wrestling team very serious. The victims in the situation were members of the wrestling […]
Pence ‘cannot in good conscience’ back Trump — but Capito can
Donald Trump’s own former vice president, Mike Pence, says there’s no way he could endorse him. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who endorsed Trump’s re-election bid weeks ago, […]
Educators, healthcare providers urge governor to veto school vaccination exemption bill
A coalition of education and healthcare organizations has been coordinating to encourage Gov. Jim Justice to veto a bill that would loosen some vaccination standards in West […]
Justice helicopter for sale
Are you in the market for a helicopter previously owned by the family business of Gov. Jim Justice? If so, your big break could be just over […]
