FCC approves $780K grant for West Virginia University Health System
The Federal Communications Commission approved a grant of $780,899 to help West Virginia University Health System give patients the ability...
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Capito, Senate leaders introduce police reform JUSTICE Act
MORGANTOWN -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. joined with Majority Leader Mitch McConell, R-Ky., and five other senators to announce...
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UMWA, Steelworkers unions seek federal court order for MSHA to issue COVID-19 protection standards
MORGANTOWN -- The United Mine Workers of America and the United Steelworkers are jointly seeking a federal court order to...
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Jail, prison COVID-19 testing complete; Justice responds to Manchin CARES Act spending bill
MORGANTOWN -- Gov. Jim Justice said Friday that the statewide COVID-19 testing at jails and prisons – spurred by the...
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US Senate backs Manchin bill to conserve land, promote recreation, maintain national parks
MORGANTOWN -- The U.S. Senate is on the verge of passing a historic bill introduced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va....
Read moreManchin introducing SMART Act to allow states to backfill COVID-19 shortfalls
MORGANTOWN -- Sen. Joe Manchin is introducing a bill – with Democrat and Republican co-sponsors – to aid states, cities...
Read moreRural hospitals in state to get help
Emergency funds part of Coronavirus federal relief act West Virginia hospitals, especially those in rural areas, will receive $159.6 million...
Read moreManchin fields COVID-19 questions in Facebook town hall
MORGANTOWN -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., held a short town hall meeting on Facebook on Friday to field some constituent...
Read moreManchin and Senate Democrats release report on COVID-19 aid priorities for rural America
MORGANTOWN -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and three colleagues unveiled a menu of proposals on Thursday aimed at serving rural...
Read moreCapito, Manchin comment on $475B CARES Act supplement Senate has sent to House
MORGANTOWN -- The U.S. Senate passed a plumped-up version of the coronavirus aid package called CARES 3.5 on Tuesday. Sen....
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