dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Soon-to-be Sen. Jim Justice won’t do it for Babydog. That is, he won’t be bringing West Virginia’s First Canine to the U.S. Senate floor. […]
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With lawsuits, hold govt. accountable, but leave art alone
In early July, shortly after the new murals in the Capitol Rotunda were revealed, two presuit notices were filed contesting the artwork and the process leading to […]
Move over, Babydog: Jim Justice is getting a bobblehead, too
First Babydog, now Big Jim. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced Friday that Justice, the sitting West Virginia governor and current candidate […]
It’s official: Babydog is becoming a bobblehead
Just three days after her star-turn at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin, Babydog has gotten the nod for her own bobblehead. “Babydog made a real impression […]
Secretary led charge to include Babydog
Who was the alpha dog who decided an image of the governor’s beloved pet should be on a taxpayer-funded mural meant to represent West Virginia’s culture and […]
Mural bulldog surprises Justice
The new murals at the West Virginia Capitol rotunda depict the culture and history of the state: scenery like the Potomac River and Seneca Rocks, events like […]
KOA Campground the next chapter of Mylan Park’s ‘amazing story’
Still tuckered out from Tuesday — and never really one for outdoorsy events — West Virginia’s First Pooch, Babydog, didn’t make the trip to Monongalia County for […]
2024 Legislative session begins with new bills and Babydog
MORGANTOWN — The 2024 legislative session began Wednesday afternoon at the state Capitol. As usual, the opening floor sessions were largely formalities, but Babydog sparked a brief […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 3
Good: HB 4074 — Meghan’s Law; to train public school personnel and students regarding self-harm and eating disorder signs, prevention and treatment. The mental health crisis is […]
Apology or outrage?
Like many West Virginians, I was upset when singer Bette Midler, angry about Sen. Joe Manchin’s objection to the Build Back Better plan, tweeted that our state […]
