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, […]
Government
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 […]
Bill requires feasibility study on sponsorship of rest areas
CHARLESTON — Last year’s bill to allow private companies to sponsor highway rest areas is on the road again. The House Roads and Transportation Committee approved a […]
City to discuss extending term limits for council members
MORGANTOWN — A change to the city charter that would extend city council term limits and stagger council elections will be up for discussion at the upcoming […]
House panel begins work on state BOE amendment
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON — The House Judiciary Committee began work Jan. 26 on a resolution for a constitutional amendment to elect state school board members. After […]
Granville council discusses road issues at meeting
GRANVILLE — At the Granville town council meeting Jan. 23, representatives from the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce expressed their interest in including and informing Granville of […]
