CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice’s bill to pay teachers more who are willing to get additional training in math was introduced in the state Senate Wednesday, but […]
Government
A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 16
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 16. The governor’s bills to reorganize state emergency and disaster planning and to provide incentive pay for […]
Preston County receives grant to update courthouse security
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Courthouse and other county buildings are getting a security upgrade. The county commission received a $91,000 Homeland Security grant, which it will […]
Star city ordinance update includes permit penalty
STAR CITY — Town council passed the first reading of an update to the building permit ordinances, adding a penalty for working without a permit. City code […]
Senator’s dream is fixing W.Va. roads, and his colleagues agree
CHARLESTON — Sen. Randy Smith was inspired by Jim’s Dream, which is Gov. Jim Justice’s vision for addiction treatment and job training. So Smith stood up during […]
Commission to consider additional funds for warming shelter
MORGANTOWN — At the request of Caritas House Executive Director Justin Siko, the Monongalia County Commission will consider providing an additional $5,000 to assist the Scott Avenue […]
WVU law professor: Shutdown not legal; cites violations of 5th, 13th amendment rights
MORGANTOWN — The partial government shutdown notched its 25th day Tuesday, with neither President Donald Trump nor House Democrats blinking over the matter of that border wall. […]
Supreme Court to rule on natural gas drilling nuisance question
CHARLESTON — The state Supreme Court will make a much anticipated decision in the coming months on the issue of natural gas drilling and whether the process […]
Three W.Va. lawmakers introduce bill to help fund Trump’s border wall
CHARLESTON — A bill to divert millions of dollars from the state’s budget surplus to help President Donald Trump build a wall along the southern U.S. border […]
Reedsville residents and company debate noise complaint
REEDSVILLE – Noise was the topic of the most recent Reedsville Council meeting. Residents of Brandon Acres and representatives from ATI Industries, LLC met to discuss an […]