MORGANTOWN — The state Department of Environmental Protection drew criticism for many considered a weak stance on rules governing water quality during a Tuesday evening public hearing. […]
State Government
For The Comeback: State residents can use state park lodging for 30% discount this summer
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday he wants all West Virginians who can to get out and enjoy the state parks. So all state residents can […]
Manchin introducing SMART Act to allow states to backfill COVID-19 shortfalls
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin is introducing a bill – with Democrat and Republican co-sponsors – to aid states, cities and counties cope with the financial crisis […]
Slemp: Statewide nursing home testing revealed few new COVID-19 cases, small outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — Bureau of Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp provided the promised overview of COVID-19 testing at the state’s 123 nursing homes during Tuesday’s press briefing. She […]
Malls, bars, park lodges, zoos and spas among those on new reopening list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced a new list of planned reopenings during his Monday COVID-19 press briefing. Indoor malls will be included among the businesses reopening […]
2 Republicans vie for 13th District state Senate seat
The race for the 13th District state Senate seat finds two Republicans vying to face Delegate Mike Caputo in the fall. Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, […]
9 democrats, 3 republicans run for House of Delegates 50th District
Nine Democrats and three Republicans are vying for the three seats of the House of Delegates 50th District, representing most of Marion County. Three Democrats now hold […]
Justice dishes on politics and pressure about The Comeback and CARES
MORGANTOWN — No new orders from Gov. Jim Justice during his Friday coronavirus press briefing. But he vented at length. First, he vented about pressure. Some think, […]
House of Delegates 51st District 1st Quarter reports
The coronavirus pandemic pushed back West Virginia’s may primary election until June 9, but candidates are still campaigning, as the abundant yard signs make clear. We start […]
Health clubs, gyms, rafting, rock climbing added to The Comeback list; county alert system going into effect
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Thursday another list of The Comeback reopenings. Health clubs and gyms will be allowed to reopen on Monday, he said. […]
