MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council will take up a resolution supporting the federal passage of the For the People Act (H.R.1). Currently before Congress, the bill would expand voting rights, […]
Government
Preston residents discuss water issues with commissioners
KINGWOOD — A group of concerned residents met with commissioners Tuesday to discuss water problems in the Marquess area. The group requested a million dollars for a project that would provide […]
Moderna vaccine may be OK’d for ages 12-15; Justice considering new vaccine incentives to reach Call to Arms goal
MORGANTOWN — It appears that the Moderna vaccine is safe for children ages 12-15, and it’s expected it will go before the FDA and CDC to consider making it available […]
Mon’s school district mulls over second COVID vax for middle-schoolers
Eddie Campbell Jr. knows all about teachable moments. Monongalia County’s superintendent of schools began his career as a teacher and coach in Virginia. Campbell’s resume also includes a stint as […]
Local legislators write to Gov. Justice seeking help for Viatris plant and workers
MORGANTOWN – The Dominion Post polled local legislators last week to learn about their efforts regarding the Viatris plant closure, set for July 31. Two were able to reply via […]
WVU business bureau: Effects of Viatris plant closure could ripple for several years
MORGANTOWN — The impact of closing the Viatris plant in Morgantown could last for several years, said John Deskins, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at WVU. […]
Labor unions representing state employees sue to block Paycheck Protection Act passed in March
MORGANTOWN – A dozen labor organizations representing public employees have filed suit to block the Paycheck Protection Act, a bill to prohibit public employers from deducting dues or fees for […]
Capito gives update on infrastructure plan talks with the White House
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito offered an update to West Virginia press members on Senate GOP infrastructure plan negotiations Thursday afternoon. She also offered some comments on the ongoing […]
Justice: Ages 16-35 who are fully vaccinated can now sign up for $100 ‘Beat 588 … Bad’ incentive
MORGANTOWN — West Virginians ages 16-35 who’ve been fully vaccinated can now sign up to receive their $100 “Beat 588 … Bad” incentive payment, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday. Go […]
U.S. House passes McKinley bill regarding cameras in VA hospitals
MORGANTOWN – Following on the heels of the sentencing of Reta Mays for the murder of eight veterans at the Clarksburg VA hospital, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a […]
