WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has tested positive for COVID-19, Manchin released a brief statement Monday morning: “This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fully vaccinated […]
Author: Jeff Jenkins, WVMetroNews.com
Revenue collection surplus to land at $1.2 billion or more on June 30
CHARLESTON — State Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy predicts the state will end the fiscal year on June 30 about $1.2 billion beyond revenue collection estimates. Hardy and state Deputy Revenue […]
Chief says Thomas Health ‘needed a partner’
SOUTH CHARLESTON — Thomas Health System needed a partner. That’s the conclusion of WVU Medicine President and CEO Albert Wright when sizing up the decision by his system and Thomas […]
Janssen settles for $99M in opioid trial
The state of West Virginia has agreed to a $99 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutical removing the company from the trial that entered its third week […]
Off-labeling of opioids focus of Friday testimony in trial against manufacturers
CHARLESTON — Off-label uses of opioid products dominated testimony Friday in the ongoing trial pitting the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers. The lawsuit alleges Johnson & Johnson […]
Expert witness says marketing strategies caused doctors to prescribe more pain pills
CHARLESTON — The state alleges drug manufacturers exaggerated the benefits of long-term opioid use in their marketing strategies significantly contributing to the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. Those allegations came […]
Doctor testifies oversupply of opioids key to 20-year epidemic
A doctor testified Tuesday 57% of non-medical users of opioids in West Virginia during the past 20 years obtained the pills from a friend or relative for free. Dr. Katherine […]
Opioid trial continues, medical historian testifies
CHARLESTON — A medical historian testified Wednesday during the state’s opioid trial against three large drug manufacturers, in which he described historical records that indicate the companies did little to […]
State goes after drug makers
CHARLESTON — The first day of what could be a several-week-long trial pitting the state of West Virginia against three opioid manufacturers opened Monday with opening statements. The state claims […]
House considers second locality pay bill
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates is working a second locality pay bill in the final weeks of the legislative session. The House Finance Committee originated and passed a bill […]
