MORGANTOWN – In the DOGE effort to curb federal spending by terminating federal grants, West Virginia has taken a relatively tiny hit compared to other states. DOGE […]
State Government
CarePortal program to help families in need goes live in Mon County
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Department of Human Services Secretary Alex Mayer came to Morgantown on Thursday to join with Chad Clutter, director of Chestnut Mountain Village, social workers […]
Senate passes bills limiting cell phones in schools, plowing roads in Mon and Preston
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Wednesday passed bills launching a pilot project to plow secondary roads in Monongalia and Preston counties, and to limit student cell […]
USDA program cuts and their effects on West Virginia farmers
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Trey Yates is a fourth-generation dairy farmer who owns Greenbrier Dairy in Rainelle. Supplying schools and food banks make up 98% of his business […]
Dunbar School Foundation owes state $460K for unallowable DSF Stop vaccine program spending
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The Dunbar School Foundation must refund $460,362.96 to the state Department of Health for unallowable expenses associated with the DSF Stop COVID-19 vaccine program. […]
A look at DOGE’s impacts on West Virginia
MORGANTOWN – What does DOGE mean for West Virginia? The answer is in flux as the White House battles in court over the Department of Government Efficiencies’ […]
Local health systems oppose repeal of Certificate of Need
MORGANTOWN – The years-long effort to repeal the Certificate of Need process for health care facilities and equipment took a blow Feb. 24, but not a fatal […]
WV DOH prepares for next winter storm
MORGANTOWN – With more winter weather on the way, the West Virginia Department of Transportation said Monday that it encourages all motorists to use extreme caution on […]
The vehicle personal property tax credit: How it works for leases
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – As the state rolls out its Motor Vehicle Property Tax Adjustment Credit this year, people who lease vehicles will have a different experience from […]
Two former Hopemont employees charged with felonies in scalding death of incapacitated patient
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Dominion Post reporter David Beard is not related to Kylah Beard, one of the accused in this case. dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Two former Hopemont […]