Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is continuing to push for permitting reform language for projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline after the proposed policies were left out of […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Report details missteps that led to beating death of Whitey Bulger
Federal inspectors have concluded that mobster Whitey Bulger’s transfer to a West Virginia prison was too widely known and lacked enough precautions. Bulger was found beaten to […]
DHHR announces additional personnel changes
West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources has made additional personnel announcements aimed at continuing a reorganization meant to improve communication and break down silos. Jessica […]
Lawmakers hear concerns on state-run faciltiies
A federal agency is investigating how West Virginia treats its intellectually disabled population. The state’s secretary of Health and Human Resources says the agency is cooperating, and […]
Hanshaw: ‘We will have some significant reorganization of our leadership’ in House
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw has knocked down a leadership challenge, but also says changes are straight ahead for some committee chairs and other leadership positions. Hanshaw wasn’t […]
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 […]
Alex Mooney announces for Senate, revving up race to take on Manchin
One week after the most recent election, Congressman Alex Mooney announced a long-anticipated 2024 run for U.S. Senate today on MetroNews “Talkline.” “It’s been talked about a […]
Justice relates legislative skepticism of review to hard feelings from election
Gov. Jim Justice dismissed legislative frustrations about an outside review of the Department of Health and Human Resources, equating those concerns to political toxins from the most […]
Amendments 1, 3, 4 fail
Constitutional amendments were headed toward defeat as results came in Election Night. With more than three-quarters of all precincts across the state reporting, Amendment 1 on impeachment […]