CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s corrections commissioner said a state of emergency for the jails system first declared last August will need to continue. And lawmakers on a […]
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Legislature escapes without fixing jail staffing crisis
The West Virginia Legislature adopted a resolution during the final week of the session extending the State of Emergency in the state’s correctional institutions. Gov. Jim Justice […]
Governor says W.Va. will do what it takes to ensure jail staffing
Gov. Jim Justice said his administration will continue to support West Virginia’s overloaded jail system while also searching for better ways to recruit and retain corrections officers. […]
Staffing continues to pose major challenge in West Virginia corrections
Following an emergency declaration for West Virginia’s prisons and jails, staffing continues to be a challenge. Sen. Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, asked about the situation Tuesday during legislative […]
Guest essay: Power of intention
by Tega Toney “Intentional” is one of the most meaningful words in the English language. It means something is done on purpose or something is deliberate. It […]