The Senate Judiciary gave its approval Thursday to a proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Legislature the power to control personal property tax rates. Opponents worry such a move […]
Government
Senate approves education bill over objections it gives state superintendent dictatorial power over grievances
MORGANTOWN – A one-sentence bill updating century-old education law sparked fears on the Senate floor Thursday that it could turn the state schools superintendent into a dictator. It passed on […]
Senate Health Committee OKs bill to add edible medical cannabis to list of permissible forms
MORGANTOWN – While West Virginia has yet to see any medical cannabis sold, the 5-year-old program took another small step forward Thursday with the addition of edible cannabis to the […]
Senate passes House Hope Scholarship ESA bill, sends it to the governor
MORGANTOWN – The Hope Scholarship education savings account bill is on its way to the governor after Senate passage on Wednesday. The vote was about as expected, 20-13, with two […]
Teacher strike bill becomes law without governor’s signature
MORGANTOWN – The bill spelling out penalties for teachers and school personnel who go on strike has become law, but without the governor’s endorsement. SB 11 passed the Senate by […]
Morrisey helps lead 21-state effort to clarify how American Rescue Plan COVID relief restrictions affect tax-cut efforts
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and two other state attorneys general are leading a 21-state push to seek clarity on tax cut prohibitions in the American Rescue Plan. […]
Herring Road project moves closer to completion
KINGWOOD – The Herring Road project is one step closer to fruition. During the Kingwood Water Board meeting Monday, Tim Rice, senior engineer for Potesta Engineering, said A. J. Burk […]
House approves Senate bill to raise money to provide more well inspectors for Office of Oil and Gas
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a Senate bill to raise money for the underfunded and understaffed Office of Oil and Gas, which is responsible for inspecting gas […]
Morgantown Council approves 2022 budget, 5-year capital program
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council wrapped up budget approvals for the upcoming 2021-‘22 fiscal year on Tuesday. Along with adopting the city’s $38 million spending plan for the year beginning […]
Jumpstart Act getting some local reactions
The learning gets a little loud in Don Robinette’s classroom at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center. All those clangs, rattles and chonks, you know. That’s because the space at […]
