by Lindsay Lewis When an Interstate 95 overpass collapsed in Philadelphia last June, Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, responded with a master class in executive leadership. Slashing […]
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Infrastructure bill: Failure to launch
With a new year comes hope in the White House that Americans will eventually buy into “Bidenomics.” For instance, President Joe Biden would no doubt love to […]
Bringing trains into the 21st century
When given the choice among trains, planes or automobiles, most Americans will choose to fly or drive. Flying is fastest, and driving offers the most flexibility and […]
Biden says to ‘buy American’ to build new infrastructure
On Monday, President Joe Biden announced that beginning May 14, all infrastructure projects using federal funds (specifically, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dollars) will have to abide […]
Despite headlines, Biden is doing more than you think
by James Rosen At a time of pandemic-driven gloom and relentless Republican-driven doom, President Joe Biden is already a flop. That’s the shrill, orchestrated and nonstop message […]
Old infrastructure is a real problem; new law necessary
Flooding in East Village and on Interstate 5 in downtown San Diego last week after two water mains broke Nov. 21 created both huge headaches for drivers […]
Mon Democratic Party issues statement urging Manchin to support $3.5T Build Back Better Act, ending filibuster
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee on Monday evening unanimously endorsed a statement urging Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., to support President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion […]
Capito offers WV press updates on Senate action
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelly Moore Capito met with members of the West Virginia press Thursday afternoon to talk about current Senate action. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, […]
Advocates hope for funding for HCBS
MORGANTOWN – Among the items Congress is debating for its $3.5 trillion social infrastructure package is a proposal for $400 of additional funding for Home and Community […]
Paid family leave advocates rally at Krepps Park for ‘Picnic for Paid Leave’
MORGANTOWN – A group of people braved Monday’s rain and mugginess to gather at the Kreps Park Pavilion for a “Picnic for Paid Leave.” It was the […]
