Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora said he recently had a bit of a broadband epiphany courtesy of the initiative taken by the Hagans Community. Back in March, […]
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Gov. partners with PRODIGI to extend internet service
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that PRODIGI, in collaboration with the Preston County Commission and Economic Development Authority, has been awarded two Line Extension Advancement […]
Manchin, Capito urge residents to test broadband connectivity, challenge FCC maps; hundreds of millions of fed dollars at stake
MORGANTOWN – Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito teamed to host a informational session on federal broadband mapping Monday afternoon. They and their staff members said […]
Capito talks with WV press about broadband, Respect for Marriage Act and more
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is encouraging West Virginia residents to participate in improving West Virginia’s broadband service by going online and checking the validity of […]
Guest essay: Expanding broadband requires granting access to utility poles
by Roberta Baylor Preston County is a wonderful place to live. From Coopers Rock State Forest to the Buckwheat Festival, this county represents the best that rural […]
Capito, Manchin announce $728K fed grant to create statewide digital equity plan
MORGANTOWN — Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $728,065 from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and […]
Guest essay: West Virginia’s award-winning broadband programs
by Mitch Carmichael Broadband expansion and world-class internet connectivity are crucial elements to a growing and prosperous West Virginia. Accordingly, Gov. Justice and the West Virginia Legislature […]
$20.8M coming to WV for major projects
The push for better broadband in West Virginia continued Monday as Gov. Jim Justice announced another $20.8 million in grant funding for major projects across the state. […]
Capito talks abortion legislation, immigration, VA hospitals and more with West Virginia press
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito talked with West Virginia reporters on Thursday about abortion legislation, immigration and other topics. Capito and Sen. Joe Manchin both voted […]
Legislative Democrats urge governor to put foster care, broadband, insulin, gas tax bills on special session call
MORGANTOWN – The Legislature was set to go into a special session on Monday to take up 17 bills; but Senate and House Democrats held separate press […]
