The Town of Star City’s Finance Committee held a virtual meeting to wrap up its budget preparations and discussed the idea of future pay raises for council […]
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State brewers concerned over impact of governor’s tax plan
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice wants to phase out personal income taxes in West Virginia through HB 2027, but breweries are concerned over how the bill would […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, March 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Tuesday, March 16. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Tuesday was the last […]
Senate OKs bill to prohibit union dues deductions from public employee paychecks; goes back to House
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Tuesday approved along party lines a bill that opponents say is aimed at doing away with teachers unions. Its a House […]
Spring clean-up returning to Westover
WESTOVER— The annual spring clean-up is returning to Westover this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, Westover City Council announced during its Monday night […]
Sunshine Week: Westover street department keeps roads safe for pedestrians, motorists alike
WESTOVER — The City of Westover’s street department has continued its commitment to not only keeping the city’s roads clean, but also safe and up-to-date. “They keep […]
A sampling of bills introduced Monday, March 15
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Monday, March 15. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Tuesday will be the […]
House committee approves bill critics say aims to keep Confederate monuments on state Capitol grounds
MORGANTOWN – The House Government Organization Committee on Monday approved a bill opponents say is aimed at keeping Confederate monuments on state Capitol grounds. It will head […]
House OKs resolution for Congressional term limits amendment; Senate OKs revamp to House union dues bill
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates on Thursday adopted an amendment calling for a constitutional convention to approve Congressional term limits. And the Senate adopted a Judiciary […]
Sunshine Week: City, county take different paths on meetings during pandemic
This is one in a series of articles to mark Sunshine Week, which is a national initiative to educate the public about the importance of open government. […]