WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday predicted passage of a bill to address U.S. election procedures, including Congress’s role in certifying an election. “I think absolutely it’ll pass,” Manchin, […]
Government
Infrastructure the focus of Preston County Day conversations at the Legislature
Improving Preston County’s transportation network was one idea pitched at a meeting between county officials and Mitch Carmichael, the state’s secretary of economic development, during Preston County Day at the […]
House passes bill to enable sale of rare earth elements extracted from mine water
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Monday passed its version of the bill to allow the state or private entities to sell rare earth elements and critical minerals extracted […]
A look at bills introduced Monday, Feb. 7
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced Monday, Feb. 7. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 587, to create a tip line […]
Landowner, environmental groups push for bills to put more gas well inspectors into the field
MORGANTOWN — A group of landowner and environmental interests spoke Monday morning about the pressing need to put more oil and gas well inspectors in the field, and about two […]
Smith: ‘Everybody is in agreement’ that five-day isolation is sufficient for positive cases
MORGANTOWN — An apparent shift has occurred locally in regard to the length of isolation deemed necessary for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. It was publicly announced Feb. 3 […]
Superintendent of Preston Schools intends to retire
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools will have a new superintendent when the bell rings in a new school year this fall. Superintendent Stephen Wotring announced at a Board of Education […]
Morgantown Council asks Manchin to support Build Back Better
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council is asking West Virginia Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito to support President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better initiative. During council’s most recent session, […]
Commission gets CARES update
KINGWOOD — A little over half of Preston County’s CARES money has been allocated. County Administrator Kathy Mace gave an update on where the county stands on the funding at […]
A look at bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 3
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 3. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 570, to establish minimum training requirements […]
