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 […]
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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 […]
Mon County Democrat Executive Committee taking names to fill Delegate Danielle Walker’s vacated seat
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee is taking names of party members interested in being considered to fill former Delegate Danielle Walker’s unexpired term. Walker […]
A look at local legislator pay for 2022
MORGANTOWN — With a slight pay raise on the horizon for legislators in 2025, we offer a look today on what local legislators made in 2022, the […]
Delegate Danielle Walker ready to continue her advocacy in new role at ACLU-WV
MORGANTOWN – Delegate Danielle Walker is ready to take her work as an advocate and activist to the next level in her new role as executive director […]
Delegate Danielle Walker to leave House for post at West Virginia ACLU
MORGANTOWN – Delegate Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, will step down from her House seat and her role as vice chair of the state Democratic Party to take a […]
