West Virginia lawmakers expect to convene for a special session starting Sunday, focusing on the state’s level of funding for human services plus additional surplus spending priorities. […]
West Virginia Legislature
Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes
The last time Blair’s seat was up, 2020, he earned 53% of the vote in the primary election to his far lesser known opponent’s 47 percent. That […]
A look at the winners in contested area legislative primary races
MORGANTOWN – Only a handful of area state legislative races were competitive in Tuesday’s primary election. Here’s a look at those and a rundown of the other […]
A look at area state Legislature primary races: Some are competitive, some are not
MORGANTOWN — Tuesday’s primary election will see a handful of competitive races for area state legislative seats — a few will sail through to face an opponent […]
Poll: Justice maintains big lead over Mooney in U.S. Senate race
Gov. Jim Justice has a big lead over Congressman Alex Mooney in the race for U.S. Senate. Justice has support of 67% of the likely voters in […]
A look at campaign finances for three local state Senate races
MORGANTOWN – In three local state Senate races, only one features a primary election race. Two feature Senate committee chairs. And two will essentially be decided in […]
A look at campaign finances for 5 Mon County House of Delegates races: only one has a primary contest
MORGANTOWN — Ten people are seeking election to five House of Delegates seats representing Monongalia County. Only one seat — the 82nd District — has a primary […]
State’s PODA law apparently still requires liquor licenses
MORGANTOWN — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, try again. Morgantown City Councilor Danielle Trumble said she would like to see the legislature take […]
Justice vetoes solar bill aimed at drawing industry to West Virginia
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday vetoed a bill aimed at drawing new business and industry to the state, claiming the bill could harm the state’s […]
Solar for safety: Two groups proposing panel-equipped ‘resilience hubs’ for shelters during weather emergencies
Drenching rains. Paralyzing bouts of cold and snow — followed by record-breaking high temperatures the next week, or the next day, even. Lashing rains and winds that […]
