CHARLESTON — The House approved its bill on Friday to exempt Social Security retirement benefits from state income tax and sent it to the Senate. HB 2001 gives […]
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Sheriff’s Department arrest one for armed robbery
MORGANTOWN — A man accused of robbing a Circle K with a knife this week was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery on Thursday. Terry A. Wise Jr., of […]
WVU cancels classes for Friday; Mountainlair and rec center are open
MORGANTOWN —West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus, including WVU Research Corp., will remain closed today, Feb. 1, until 5 p.m. when normal operations will resume. Classes are canceled […]
Star City resolves issue with property manager over equipment storage
STAR CITY — After a discussion with the property manager, Star City Council resolved a question of equipment storage on Mansfield and Congress avenues. Council members spoke […]
Mon County Circuit Court Judge Russell Clawges retires, moves to new position
MORGANTOWN — After 22 years on the bench, Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Russell M. Clawges Jr. retired. Thursday was his last day as a circuit court […]
Despite challenges, United Way campaign tops $1.2 million
MORGANTOWN — Employee coordinators, corporate representatives, funded partners and board members of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties braved single digits to celebrate seven digits […]
A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 31
By David Beard DBeard@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 31. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 486, to […]
After emotional debate, House passes foster care bill
CHARLESTON – After a long and emotional debate, the House of Delegates passed its foster care bill and sent it to the Senate. Both sides agreed the […]
House Energy OKs bill to transfer unclaimed oil and gas royalties to fund to cap orphan wells
CHARLESTON — In a lightening 10-minute meeting, the House Energy Committee approved a second bill to provide money — potentially millions of dollars — to cap orphan oil and gas […]
House Banking Committee approves medical cannabis banking bill to allow credit unions to bid for services
CHARLESTON — A bill to allow money generated by the state’s medical cannabis program to be banked began working its way through the Legislature Thursday morning. The House […]
