Delegate Moore Capito, competing to be West Virginia’s next governor, has endorsed Gov. Jim Justice in the race for U.S. Senate. Justice, when asked during a briefing […]
Government
Gov. Justice squelches local delegates’ request for special session to fund WVU budget shortfall
MORGANTOWN — Four Monongalia and Marion County delegates called on Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday to call a special session to provide some stop-gap funding for WVU’s […]
Vehicle, pedestrian safety ordinance coming back before Mon Commission
MORGANTOWN — A proposed ordinance regulating pedestrian and vehicle safety in Monongalia County will be back before the county commission next month. On Wednesday, the commission set […]
Mon County Delegate Evan Hansen named to House Democratic leadership team
Submitted to The Dominion Post House of Delegates Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, announced on Tuesday that Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, will serve as conference chairman for […]
Legislators get update on projects addressing PFAS in drinking water, firefighting foam
MORGANTOWN — Legislators got an update on Tuesday on the Department of Environmental Protection’s program to address the protection of “forever chemicals” — PFAS — in drinking […]
Manchin, WVU respond to speculation about the senator becoming next WVU president — by not addressing the question
MORGANTOWN – Speculation about the next career step for Sen. Joe Manchin took a new twist over the weekend as the New York Times reported – subsequently […]
September interims: Panelists lead legislators in conversation on artificial intelligence
MORGANTOWN – A panel of experts led legislators on an exploration of the evolving world of artificial intelligence during Monday’s interims. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw opened the […]
Mon Power/Potomac Edison net-metering credit reduction proposal generates protests, some legal confusion
MORGANTOWN – Mon Power’s and Potomac Edison’s proposal to change the way it credits home solar power customers who contract for net metering has generated opposition and […]
State leaders back Gee following faculty vote
BY MIKE NOLTING State lawmakers are reacting following the ‘no confidence’ vote by the West Virginia University Faculty Assembly. The assembly voted 797 to 100 Wednesday afternoon […]
Delegate Debbie Warner won’t seek reelection in 2024; plans to aid Mac Warner’s gubernatorial campaign
MORGANTOWN – Midway through her first term in office, Monongalia County Republican Delegate Debbie Warner said Friday she will not seek reelection in 2024. She plans to […]
