MORGANTOWN— Legislators return to Charleston today for the August interim meetings, which run through Tuesday. Here is a look at some of the highlights — which could […]
West Virginia Legislature
House of Delegates Minority Leader Doug Skaff to step down from leadership post
MORGANTOWN — House of Delegates Minority Leader Doug Skaff will step down from his leadership post at the conclusion of the August interim meetings, which run Sunday-Tuesday. […]
West Virginia Family Grief Center receives $5K grant to support its mission of caring
MORGANTOWN – Leaders of the West Virginia Family Grief Center joined with former Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer on Thursday afternoon to get the word out about its […]
States pursue laws to govern pelvic exams on unconscious patients without prior consent
STAFF, WIRE REPORTS — A new batch of states is looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams […]
Delegate Anitra Hamilton sworn in to succeed Danielle Walker
CHARLESTON — Anitra Hamilton took the oath of office to become the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates May 5. Hamilton was appointed to […]
3 local legislators review 2023 session at Morgantown Area Partnership roundtable
MORGANTOWN – Three local legislators turned out for a 2023 session wrap-up roundtable put on Tuesday at Mon Health Medical Center by the Morgantown Area Partnership. Sen. […]
If Pleasants stays open, Fort Martin may close: Local legislators, officials offer some thoughts
MORGANTOWN – During the debate on whether or not Mon Power and Potomac Edison should buy Pleasants Power State and keep it running, what’s not been discussed […]
Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to Mon County 81st House seat; unveils new Almost Heaven driver’s license
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday a new delegate to represent Monongalia County’s 81st District, and unveiled a new Almost Heaven state driver’s license. From […]
Legislature’s joint Health Committee learns about Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, gets update on medical cannabis program
MORGANTOWN – State legislators heard a plug for a new Morgantown-based addiction recovery program, and a suggestion that similar programs be started across the state — maybe […]
Capito joins other GOP senators to reintroduce bill to deter sanctuary cities
MORGANTOWN — In March, the state Legislature passed a bill (HB 2008) to prohibit sanctuary cities from springing up across the state. Now, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito […]
