There should not be a special session to address the jail staffing crisis. We don’t say this because we don’t support our state’s corrections officers. We say […]
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Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to Mon County 81st House seat; unveils new Almost Heaven driver’s license
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday a new delegate to represent Monongalia County’s 81st District, and unveiled a new Almost Heaven state driver’s license. From […]
Guest essay: Inclusion’s fine print: Some limitations may apply
by Sen. Mike Caputo In a recent radio interview about some of the socially divisive laws just passed by the Legislature’s Republican-led supermajority, West Virginia GOP Chairwoman […]
Yes, we know corrections staffing is a crisis. Now fix it
State government’s attention to the shortage of jail and prison correction officers feels like a wash, rinse, repeat cycle. Legislators and state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation […]
Legislature’s joint Health Committee learns about Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, gets update on medical cannabis program
MORGANTOWN – State legislators heard a plug for a new Morgantown-based addiction recovery program, and a suggestion that similar programs be started across the state — maybe […]
Walker’s tenure in Legislature characterized by courage, kindness
Last week, Danielle Walker announced she was stepping down as the delegate for the 81st District. Monday, she turned in her resignation letter to the Legislature, and […]
Mon County Democrat Executive Committee taking names to fill Delegate Danielle Walker’s vacated seat
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee is taking names of party members interested in being considered to fill former Delegate Danielle Walker’s unexpired term. Walker […]
A look at local legislator pay for 2022
MORGANTOWN — With a slight pay raise on the horizon for legislators in 2025, we offer a look today on what local legislators made in 2022, the […]
Delegate Danielle Walker ready to continue her advocacy in new role at ACLU-WV
MORGANTOWN – Delegate Danielle Walker is ready to take her work as an advocate and activist to the next level in her new role as executive director […]
Delegate Danielle Walker to leave House for post at West Virginia ACLU
MORGANTOWN – Delegate Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, will step down from her House seat and her role as vice chair of the state Democratic Party to take a […]
