Leaders of West Virginia teacher unions say focus groups around the state demonstrated an emphasis on recruitment and retention, managing student discipline, supporting mental health and increasing […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Gov. Justice hopeful for progression of proposed income tax cut
Gov. Jim Justice is hoping for an answer soon from the state Senate about his proposal to cut personal income taxes. “I’m going to be more blunt. […]
House to consider gender-affirming surgery ban after judiciary debate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s full House of Delegates will consider legislation that would ban physicians from providing gender-affirming surgery to minors. The original version of House Bill […]
Economist says state could see growth
While Gov. Jim Justice hit the road again to promote an income tax proposal, Republican legislators were hearing an economist’s broader message about unleashing the power of […]
George Tanios sentenced to community service, no more jail time
A federal judge sentenced Morgantown resident George Tanios to the time he has already served in jail for his role in carrying the chemical irritant that was […]
Senate president says in tax cut conversation, state’s expenses must be scrutinized
Senate President Craig Blair says the other side of the big tax cut proposal is the state’s expectations on dealing with mounting expenses. “The bottom line is, […]
Tanios pleads guilty, set to be sentenced today
Federal prosecutors are asking only for the five months of jail time already served by George Tanios, a Morgantown resident accused of transporting and handing off a […]
Federal lawsuit takes aim at how W.Va. ban treats abortion drugs
CHARLESTON — A federal lawsuit over the abortion drug mifepristone has been filed in West Virginia, pitting the ability of states to regulate abortion under last summer’s […]
Gov. continues to stump for his income tax cut
Gov. Jim Justice, on the road to promote a big personal income tax cut, says the proposal is two-thirds of the way toward passage. One, he supports […]
Delegates debate limits of governor’s emergency power
CHARLESTON — Delegates passed a bill meant to place time limits on the governor’s emergency powers, but some lawmakers argued that it doesn’t go far enough. Debate […]
