West Virginia lawmakers have been exploring the gaps between legalization of marijuana products for medical purposes versus the desire to assure employees aren’t impaired in the workplace. […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Covid-19 cases on the rise in state
West Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers are going back up, and Gov. Jim Justice and his top adviser suggest the actual numbers are probably much higher because so many […]
Solar project approved if companies can prove customers
West Virginia’s Public Service Commission conditionally approved a $102 million solar energy proposal across five counties, but commissioners want assurances that energy customers are truly lined up […]
Outgoing DHHR deputy cites differences with Crouch, challenges of agency
West Virginia’s deputy health and human resources secretary, who abruptly parted ways with the agency, Monday described pervasive challenges and differences of opinion with Secretary Bill Crouch […]
Judge delays trial on Jan. 6 charges
Trial has been delayed for Morgantown resident George Tanios and his longtime friend Julian Khater, who are accused of collaborating to use pepperspray against U.S. Capitol police […]
Tanios trial in Jan. 6 assault may be delayed
George Tanios, former owner of a Morgantown sandwich shop, is working toward a plea agreement on charges that he collaborated to assault U.S. Capitol police officers with […]
Senators: renew emphasis on energy production
West Virginia’s senators have taken this inflection point of national energy policy to advance an “all-of-the-above strategy” while also promoting continued use of fossil fuels. Sen. Joe […]
‘Increasing concern’ expressed over election preparation
County clerks in West Virginia are being challenged to prepare for the upcoming primary election. The difficulties include a late start on statewide redistricting as well as […]
Derrick Evans pleads guilty in Jan. 6 surge
Derrick Evans, who was elected to be a West Virginia delegate but then never served, could serve up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to […]
‘Anti-Racism Act’ sinks at the end and takes out others in its wake
The controversial “Anti-Racism Act” missed a deadline for passage on the final day of the legislative session, and long debates over that legislation were a factor in […]
