In posts to various social media outlets on Thursday, Brian Butcher announced he resigned from the Rainbow House board of directors on Monday, March 25, citing consistent threats being made […]
Government
Cardinal Natural Gas proposes rate hikes for Blacksville, Lumberport-Shinnston customers
MORGANTOWN — Blacksville customers of Cardinal Natural Gas could see their bills rise by just over 10% if the Public Service Commission approves a request submitted by the company this […]
Governor signs bill phasing out state income taxes on Social Security
An organization representing senior citizens is praising Gov. Jim Justice for signing a bill phasing out state taxes on Social Security benefits. “We thank the governor for signing this legislation, […]
Unemployment bill becomes law without governor’s signature
A controversial bill affecting West Virginia’s unemployment system is now law after Gov. Jim Justice took no action on it. The governor had until midnight Wednesday to sign or veto […]
Vaccination exemption bill maybe back
Lawmakers who supported a bill with exceptions to West Virginia’s school vaccination policies predict it will be back next year and bigger than ever. “If I have any say in […]
Capito, Manchin support TikTok sale bill, promote cybersecurity during Focus Forward appearances
(This story has been updated to include information about new legislation by Sen. Amy Klobuchar.) MORGANTOWN – If you’re stressed about the potential demise of TikTok (or maybe delighted), don’t […]
Justice vetoes bill granting vaccine exceptions
Gov. Jim Justice vetoed a bill loosening vaccination requirements in some schools, drawing praise from health care organizations. “Since this legislation was passed, I have heard constant, strong opposition to […]
Focus Forward symposium: Cybersecurity is key to our future and could make West Virginia the ‘center of the universe’
MORGANTOWN – On May 7, 2021, the Columbia natural gas pipeline was temporarily shut down by a ransomware attack. That attack, and the ever-present vulnerability of our computer systems was […]
Focus Forward conference looks at the potential benefits and downfalls of artificial intelligence
MORGANTOWN – West Virginians walk around with powerful computers in the palms of their hands every day. Students use ChatGPT to help them write papers. People of all ages tell […]
PSC approves reduced Mon Power/Potomac Edison base-rate hike, compromise net-metering credit achieved in settlements
MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission has approved a pair of settlements in Mon Power’s and Potomac Edison’s base rate case, which included a reduced net-metering credit for home […]
