MORGANTOWN – A bill to exempt state employees from city user fees generated some confusion and consternation among legislators Wednesday afternoon. The House Political Subdivisions Committee took […]
Government
State talking about lessening COVID-19 restrictions; announcement could come Friday
Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday during his regular COVID-19 briefing that he expects to announce “ideas regarding lessening of restrictions” on both businesses and schools. “There are […]
Kingwood board tables talk about possible takeover of Denver Water Association
KINGWOOD – Denver Water Association was once again the topic of discussion at the Tuesday meeting of the Kingwood Water Board. Sheila Williams, association attorney, said Denver […]
MCHD price gouging concerns passed on to state insurance commissioner
MORGANTOWN — In November, Monongalia County Health Officer Lee Smith said he believed the health department’s insurance provider was using COVID-19 as an excuse to engage in […]
Dam Work to be Suspended
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Morgantown Utility Board’s contractor, Kanawha Stone, has suspended work on the George B. Flegal Dam and Reservoir for winter shutdown. Concrete for the $50 million project […]
Councilor Cruze to stay on until April 6 to assist in filling seat
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Councilor Zack Cruze said on Tuesday that he will resign his 3rd Ward seat on April 6 in an effort to assist his […]
Westover Council discusses ordinance for city building permits and fees
WESTOVER — Westover city council discussed and voted on the first reading of an ordinance to amend and reenact two articles of the city’s codebook during Tuesday […]
Senate Judiciary approves this year’s try at creating an Intermediate Court of Appeals
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the perennial intermediate appeals court bill. For several years, a version of this bill has passed the Senate and died […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, Feb. 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Tuesday, Feb. 16. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 299 and HB […]
Senate Education approves bill on strikes
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Education Committee approved a bill Tuesday to reaffirm that work stoppages and strikes by teachers and school staff are illegal, and outline some […]
