The board overseeing finances for the Public Employees Insurance Agency went ahead with straight premium increases to get in line with recently passed legislation. The finance board made that decision […]
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Mon Commission approves funds for VFDs, county ballpark events
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a $22,884 expenditure on Wednesday aimed at improving communication for the county’s volunteer fire departments. County Administrator Rennetta McClure explained the money will […]
Order calls for garnishing gov’s wages, Auditor’s Office says it will comply
CHARLESTON — A court judgment proposes to garnish the wages Jim Justice earns as governor to resolve a big business debt, and the state Auditor’s Office says it is prepared […]
Concerns voiced over state employee health insurance bill
BY MIKE NOLTING About 25 people attended the Morgantown Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) meeting Tuesday night. Those who spoke expressed concerns about cost and a lack of timely communication […]
Butcher, Mayle square off in Morgantown’s 7th Ward in replay of 2021
MORGANTOWN — In a replay of the 2021 election, Brian Butcher and Ben Mayle have stepped forward to represent Morgantown’s 7th Ward. Butcher, the incumbent, defeated Mayle 804-608 to win […]
Stuart hoping governor signs HB 2310
CHARLESTON — Kanawha County Sen. Mike Stuart says he hopes Gov. Jim Justice looks favorably on a bill that includes a proposal to change required vehicle safety inspections in West […]
Sen. Joe Manchin announces $748K for NASA research
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $748,564 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) for a […]
Dual enrollment program to give college credits
The West Virginia Legislature adopted and Gov. Jim Justice signed legislation establishing West Virginia’s first statewide dual enrollment program to allow more students to take college courses in high school. […]
Capito announces $7M for programs
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, announced $7,094,905 from the U.S. Department of […]
PEIA to hold public hearings on premium increases
CHARLESTON — Workers who have state insurance can have some say-so this week about three options that will all hit their pocketbooks. “They’re pretty huge increases for folks, and that […]
