MORGANTOWN – Last week we presented a story with two WVU professors sharing their views on some issues deriving from the state’s new raw milk law: health […]
West Virginia Legislature
A look at campaign finances for area House of Delegates races
MORGANTOWN — Here’s a look at campaign finances for contested area House of Delegates races following the May primary and heading into the November general election. Numbers […]
Big spending differences between candidates in three local state Senate races
MORGANTOWN – In three local state Senate races, one was very likely decided in an expensive primary. In another, an unopposed candidate saw a challenger emerge after […]
A look at outside spending for and against candidates in May primary races
MORGANTOWN – Political candidates have their own campaign committees to raise cash (often from the candidates’ own pockets in recent statewide races) for their election efforts. But […]
Gov. alludes to possible Aug. special session
West Virginia lawmakers just finished one special session, and Gov. Jim Justice is already acknowledging the possibility of another late this summer. “I think August makes the […]
Legislators get update on developing strategic plans for seven state-owned hospitals
MORGANTOWN – Department of Health Facilities Secretary Michael Caruso gave legislators an update last week on the latest effort to come up with some kind of plan […]
Bill bolstering disabilities funding passes at the end of special session
Lawmakers resolved a staredown over details of a bill to bolster financial support for disabled people. A special session finally concluded on its third day Tuesday with […]
Legislators frustrated with lack of answers on Hopemont incident that led to death of resident
Legislators tried to learn more on Tuesday about the January incident at Hopemont Hospital that led to a resident’s death, and expressed frustration they couldn’t get answers. […]
Special session on funding for human services set to be held Sunday
West Virginia lawmakers expect to convene for a special session starting Sunday, focusing on the state’s level of funding for human services plus additional surplus spending priorities. […]
Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes
The last time Blair’s seat was up, 2020, he earned 53% of the vote in the primary election to his far lesser known opponent’s 47 percent. That […]
