CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that PRODIGI, in collaboration with the Preston County Commission and Economic Development Authority, has been awarded two Line Extension Advancement […]
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Delegate says she understands departure of DHHR head in hot seat
The delegate who has taken a lead on questioning the performance of the agency that focuses on the health and well-being of West Virginians said she can’t […]
Capito honors outgoing Rep. David McKinley during Senate floor speech
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito paid tribute to her West Virginia friend and colleague Rep. David McKinley during a Tuesday speech on the Senate floor. Their […]
Manchin, Capito urge residents to test broadband connectivity, challenge FCC maps; hundreds of millions of fed dollars at stake
MORGANTOWN – Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito teamed to host a informational session on federal broadband mapping Monday afternoon. They and their staff members said […]
Gov. Justice: DHHR Secretary Bill Crouch to retire at year’s end; WVU’s Jeff Coben named as interim
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Monday morning that Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch will retire effective Dec. 31. Justice made the […]
Manchin says he’s not giving up on permitting reform for energy projects
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is continuing to push for permitting reform language for projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline after the proposed policies were left out of […]
New subpoenas to be issued in hearing over Morgantown Firefighter pay dispute
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Fire Civil Service Commission has allowed the issuance of new subpoenas for additional testimony from Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws and Human Resources […]
Dr. Lee Smith attends Summit on COVID-19 Equity at White House
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued and some populations expressed hesitancy about getting a vaccine, a group of health care workers met with barbers and stylists in the […]
DHHR announces additional personnel changes
West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources has made additional personnel announcements aimed at continuing a reorganization meant to improve communication and break down silos. Jessica […]
Lawmakers called to look at marital exemption language
BY MIKE NOLTING A county prosecutor is urging state lawmakers to take a look at removing marital exemption language when it comes to sexual assault allegations. Monongalia […]
