MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 518, s to allow for […]
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House bill promotes new industry through advanced recycling; Senate bill requires county school boards to broadcast and archive meetings
MORGANTOWN — The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved a school board public access bill that, if it becomes law, would require more of county boards than the Legislature requires […]
Senate approves bill for victims of internet nude picture postings; House OKs bill to allow first responders to vote absentee
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate approved a bill on Tuesday to allow people who’ve had nude photos of themselves posted on the internet without their permission to sue. The House […]
A look at bills introduced Monday, Jan. 31
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Monday, Jan. 31. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 511, to prohibit insurers from […]
Three Mon County Democrats present bills to repeal abortion restrictions enacted in recent years
MORGANTOWN – Three Monongalia County Democratic legislators are introducing bills to repeal various abortion restrictions enacted in recent years. They announced their bills at a Monday press conference at the […]
Senate panel OKs its version of bill to make commercial use of rare earth elements extracted from mine water
MORGANTOWN – The Senate version of the bill to enable beneficial extraction of rare earth elements and critical mineral from mine runoff took its first step on Monday, winning approval […]
Most Preston races contested in May
It will be a hotly contested race for Preston County’s three open Board of Education seats as a dozen candidates filed to run. In fact, as it stands, all of […]
Mon students back in class after a wintry week of snow days
Monongalia County’s school buildings weathered the storm last week, coming through the onslaught of snow and frigid temperatures with no structural issues, the district reported. That meant no leaking roofs […]
House OKs bill lifting nuclear power ban, will go to governor; Senate OKs long-debated DEP rule regarding drinking water contamination
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates passed the bill to repeal the state’s limited ban on nuclear power, and it will head to the governor’s office. The Senate approved a […]
A talk with Speaker Roger Hanshaw about West Virginia’s economic progress; we also ask about the Morgantown Mylan plant
MORGANTOWN – The Dominion Post spoke with House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw this past week about the three recent big economic development announcements and about the state’s progress. We […]
