CHARLESTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee wrapped up its work on the intermediate appeals court bill on Feb. 1 and sent it on to the Finance Committee. […]
Government
Pence touts tax cuts, slams Manchin in West Virginia
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence traveled to West Virginia Wednesday to tout the impact of tax cuts and pick a fight with the […]
Granville hosts first coffee with mayor, police chief
GRANVILLE — Coffee with the mayor and police chief was held the morning of Jan. 30 at Granville Town Hall. Despite the snowy weather conditions, there was […]
Morgantown council seeks public input on possible term, election changes
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council wants to get a sense of public opinion on a charter change that would double city council terms and stagger council elections. […]
Three Senate bills provoke debate
CHARLESTON — What would typically be three routine money-shifting bills instead sparked lengthy, emotional debate on the Senate floor Jan. 31. Supplemental appropriations bills, as they’re called, […]
Mon County commission approves additional deputy positions
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved the hiring of two additional deputies in an effort to help the sheriff’s department fill the void created by the […]
Wiley challenges Bloom in Mon commission race
MORGANTOWN — Former Monongalia County Commissioner Betty Wiley has filed as a candidate to challenge Tom Bloom in the Democratic primary for the Western District commission seat. […]
Senate passes education bill to increase jobs
CHARLESTON — The state Senate unanimously passed and sent to the House SB 284 on Jan. 30, the governor’s bill to increase jobs by expanding access to […]
Union workers at Hazelton prison worried about staff cuts
HAZELTON — Union employees at the federal facilities in Hazelton are concerned about possible staff reductions at the prisons. Richard Heldreth, president of Local 420 of the […]
List of Preston primary candidates finalized
KINGWOOD — With the possible exception of filings mailed before midnight Jan. 27, the list of candidates for the May primary is final. Midnight Saturday was the […]
