Focus on positive but remain vigilant against the spread Newsroom@DominionPost.com During the governor’s Christmas Day COVID-19 briefing, the panel expressed wishes for a happy holiday, thanks for […]
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Round 1 of nursing home vaccines nearly complete, next steps under way
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia expects to complete the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations at the 214 long-term care facilities by the end of this week, Gov. Jim […]
Mon Power agrees with green groups to postpone Fort Martin, Harrison upgrades in power rate settlement approved by PSC
MORGANTOWN — Mon Power and its FirstEnergy sister Potomac Edison have agreed with a number of green energy groups to set aside plans to upgrade the coal-fired […]
Justice and team offer more vaccine news, outline CARES Act spending to date
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 vaccine and CARES Act spending dominated Friday’s briefing from the governor’s office. Gov. Jim Justice noted more than once that West Virginia has […]
Morrisey joins 37 other AGs to sue Google for stifling competition; follows 48-state Facebook suit filed last week
State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined with AGs in 37 other states and territories to sue Google anticompetitive conduct in violation of federal law. They allege […]
Justice and team unfold more on vaccine plan; long-term care vaccinations underway
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia is plowing ahead on COVID-19 vaccinations as the death toll continues to climb. Gov. Jim Justice opened Wednesday’s briefing with the bad news: […]
Manchin, Collins and bipartisan group of lawmakers unveil their COVID emergency relief bills
MORGANTOWN — Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, led a bipartisan group of senators and representatives assembled Monday to unveil their $908 billion emergency COVID-19 […]
As COVID vaccine rolls out, Justice targets higher ed students for weekly testing
MORGANTOWN — As the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine began to roll out early Monday, Gov. Jim Justice announced a new initiative to try to curb […]
Justice spells out state’s two-phase COVID-19 vaccination plan
MORGANTOWN — “The vaccine will protect us from this virus and save lives,” Gov. Jim Justice said. “There’s no question.” There does remain a question, however, of […]
House Democrats elect Doug Skaff Jr. Minority Leader
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates Minority Caucus has selected a new leader. Del. Doug Skaff Jr., D-Kanawha, has been elected Minority Leader by […]