CHARLESTON – The Senate energy Committee punted a contentious bill intended to enable mineral owners to gain release from inactive leases so they can sign new ones. […]
Government
Solar energy program bill sparks contentious 2-hour House Energy meeting; more to come
CHARLESTON — The House Energy Committee spent a contentious two hours gnashing on a bill intended to draw green-minded manufacturers and high-tech firms with renewable energy portfolio […]
Morgantown Council to look at residency rules for police and fire personnel
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council will take up a request from the city’s police civil service commission to loosen residency restrictions for police officers from 15 nautical […]
Morgantown, Mon leaders talk possible TIF district to fund airport development
Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake and Airport Director Jonathan Vrabel sat down in a work session with the Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday to discuss a possible […]
Resident proposes anti-discrimination ordinance to Star City Council
STAR CITY — “Sometimes you just need to do the right thing,” said DeeDee McIntosh at the closing of the proposal she presented to Star City Town […]
Commission authorizes bonds for expanded TIF district
The Monongalia County Commission approved a bond authorization and order on Wednesday that will place approximately $70 million in bonds tied to the ongoing WestRidge development in […]
Senate OKs bill to change annexation by minor boundary adjustment; requires consent of residents
CHARLESTON – The state Senate made quick work on Wednesday of the bill changing how cities may annex territory via minor boundary adjustment. SB 209 passed 32-0 […]
Sampling of bills introduced Tuesday
Here is a sampling of bills introduced Tuesday. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. HB 4562, a new, bipartisan version of Delegate Evan Hansen’s […]
Kingwood council considers new property code
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council discussed the advantages of adopting the International Property Maintenance Code Tuesday. Council placed the code on the agenda for the next council meeting […]
Reedsville Council accept bid for paving project, seek alternate Rails-to-Trails entrance
REEDSVILLE — Work on Park Avenue, Grand Street and Clark Street will begin this spring as soon as temperatures allow. Council members voted at their Monday evening […]