Gov. Jim Justice followed up on his Wednesday night announcement to create a Narcotics Intelligence Unit to battle drug trafficking by issuing an executive order to that […]
Author: David Beard, The Dominion Post
Governor outlines bright future, with some challenges, in State of the State Address.
CHARLESTON – West Virginians have come to expect Gov. Jim Justice to step into coach mode for his State of the State Address – offering a pep […]
New I/DD Waiver and CPS funds included in conservative FY 2021 state budget.
CHARLESTON — The governor’s office is projecting a $108.6 million revenue decline for Fiscal Year 2021 and is taking a hold-the-line approach on spending. The one exception […]
A sampling of bills from Jan. 8
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 8. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. HB 4001, the speaker’s Mountaineer Impact Fund, […]
WVU economic outlook for legislators: Pursue diversification, entrepreneurship
CHARLESTON – WVU economics professor John Deskins kicked off the 2020 legislative session with his annual state economic outlook. His points were similar to those of previous […]
Manufacturers Association promotes Manufacturing Growth Amendment to end the inventory and equipment tax
CHARLESTON — One day before the beginning of the 2020 session, legislators got a look at a proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate the personal property tax on […]
Supporters, opponents fill room for PSC hearing on two proposed new Longview Power plants
MORGANTOWN — More than 75 people jammed the Monongalia County Commission chamber Monday evening for a public comment hearing on the proposed new Longview Power plants – […]
Green groups protest proposed new Longview Power plants
MORGANTOWN — Some members of the green community assembled on the Courthouse Square Monday afternoon to protest the proposed construction of two new Longview Power plants – […]
Stephen Smith: I learned to help watching parents’ actions
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stephen Smith made a campaign swing through Morgantown recently and stopped at The Dominion Post office to talk about his run for office. The […]
Senate president, House speaker outline goals for 2020 legislative session
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s top two legislative leaders have their eyes on an array of bills for improving the state during the 2020 session, which begins Wednesday. […]
