On Monday, State Senate Finance Chair Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General asking it to potentially look into whether […]
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State Police super says he was railroaded
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia State Police superintendent who resigned this week said he is a scapegoat over a multifaceted investigation of the agency. “No doubt I […]
Justice signs bill putting more aides in classrooms
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice visited the school where the Senate Education chair is a teacher to celebrate signing a bill meant to bolster educational resources for […]
Investigation involves recording device in women’s locker room
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice, during a Monday press conference, described three areas of inquiry into the West Virginia State Police. They involve video recordings in a […]
State police under federal probe
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday that he has accepted the resignation of West Virginia State Police Superintendent Jan Cahill amid an investigation of the agency […]
Senate Finance chair seeks federal inquiry into Justice office transfer of $28M COVID funds into governor’s discretionary account
MORGANTOWN – State Senate Finance chair Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, has written to the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General to investigate whether the transfer of $28.375 million […]
Gov signs off on PEIA changes, pay raises
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice acknowledged three inter-related bills with financial significance at a ceremonial signing of a budget bill, a bill making changes to the insurance […]
Gov: State Police investigation nearing conclusion
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday his administration is close to concluding an investigation of the State Police. “The investigation, I’m told, is going to conclude […]
Justice says coal assets discussed for months
CHARLESTON — The Wall Street Journal has reported that Gov. Jim Justice’s family has started exploring the sale of coal assets, and the governor is vehement that […]
State will get $18 million in federal funds to deal with PFAS chemicals in drinking water
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia will receive more than $18 million in federal funds to address the presence of potentially toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water. State Health […]