MORGANTOWN – In the race for secretary of state, Democrat Thornton Cooper held a substantial financial lead over Republican Kris Warner – who’s aiming to succeed his […]
Government
Commission votes to create an EMS advisory board
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission unanimously voted to form an EMS advisory board during a special session Tuesday. Commissioners have been working on a system that […]
Blair said he is willing to consider Justice’s proposed tax cut
CHARLESTON — State Senate President Craig Blair said his gut tells him the state cannot afford an additional 5% cut in the personal income tax but he’s […]
PSC staff asks PSC to dismiss Hope Gas rate case
MORGANTOWN — State Public Service Commission staff asked the PSC on Tuesday to dismiss virtually all of a rate hike proposal submitted by Hope Gas at the […]
Republican J.B. McCuskey well ahead of Democrat Teresa Toriseva for campaign finances in attorney general race
MORGANTOWN — Republican state auditor J.B. McCuskey will face Democratic Wheeling attorney Teresa Toriseva in the race for attorney general in November. Both entered the general election […]
In governor’s race, Republican Morrisey holds huge money lead over Democrat Williams
MORGANTOWN – Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey holds a strong fundraising – and spending – lead over Democratic Huntington Mayor Steve Williams in their race for governor. […]
APCo, Coalfield Development love/hate PSC staff recommendation in their net-metering dispute
MORGANTOWN – Coalfield Development Corp. and Appalachian Power Company have filed their respective replies to the Public Service Commission staff’s final recommendation in their net-metering dispute. Coalfield […]
Sen. Capito announces federal grants for Morgantown-area projects
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced on Monday resources from several federal agencies for projects that will support initiatives […]
Senate Finance chair questions governor’s tax cut pitch
The state Senate Finance chairman isn’t buying Gov. Jim Justice’s pitch to follow up an automatic reduction in the personal income tax with another 5% on top […]
Justice wants more tax cuts pronto
MORE COVERAGE: Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, questions whether the governor’s proposal is realistic. See The Dominion Post Sunday. Gov. Jim Justice has dared officials to […]