A Kanawha Circuit judge halted enforcement of West Virginia’s felony abortion ban from the 1800s, agreeing that it conflicts with laws passed more recently. Judge Tera Salango issued a temporary […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
West Virginia’s senators fume over inflation
As the national inflation rate rose a historic 9.1% over the past 12 months, West Virginia’s senators said they’re steamed. “For more than a year, leaders in Washington have ignored […]
AG contends old abortion law is valid
West Virginia’s attorney general argues in new court filings that the state’s felony abortion law that sprung back after being inactive for a half century should be considered in effect. […]
State board and superintendent say that Hope Scholarship defies state Constitution
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s superintendent and state school board have come out against the new Hope Scholarship, saying it goes against the state Constitution by diverting funding away from the […]
Plea talks continue in Jan. 6 case for Tanios
Morgantown resident George Tanios is still scheduled for an October trial for his role at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but defense attorneys acknowledged they’ve continued talks with […]
Transportation secretary cites challenges of supply chain, equipment and personnel
Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston expects a great summer of West Virginia roadwork, but he told legislators that supply chain issues, shortages of some equipment and personnel challenges will increase the […]
Lawmakers explore med marijuana law, safety at work
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. Legislators from the […]
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 people have access […]
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 to limit costs […]
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 about how to […]
