MORGANTOWN — Only about half of the state’s 301 water utilities had responded to a Public Service Commission fire hydrant safety survey — well after the July […]
West Virginia Legislature
Legislators look at roads, health, education and more during August interims, starting Sunday
MORGANTOWN— Legislators return to Charleston today for the August interim meetings, which run through Tuesday. Here is a look at some of the highlights — which could […]
House of Delegates Minority Leader Doug Skaff to step down from leadership post
MORGANTOWN — House of Delegates Minority Leader Doug Skaff will step down from his leadership post at the conclusion of the August interim meetings, which run Sunday-Tuesday. […]
West Virginia Family Grief Center receives $5K grant to support its mission of caring
MORGANTOWN – Leaders of the West Virginia Family Grief Center joined with former Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer on Thursday afternoon to get the word out about its […]
States pursue laws to govern pelvic exams on unconscious patients without prior consent
STAFF, WIRE REPORTS — A new batch of states is looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams […]
Delegate Anitra Hamilton sworn in to succeed Danielle Walker
CHARLESTON — Anitra Hamilton took the oath of office to become the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates May 5. Hamilton was appointed to […]
3 local legislators review 2023 session at Morgantown Area Partnership roundtable
MORGANTOWN – Three local legislators turned out for a 2023 session wrap-up roundtable put on Tuesday at Mon Health Medical Center by the Morgantown Area Partnership. Sen. […]
If Pleasants stays open, Fort Martin may close: Local legislators, officials offer some thoughts
MORGANTOWN – During the debate on whether or not Mon Power and Potomac Edison should buy Pleasants Power State and keep it running, what’s not been discussed […]
Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to Mon County 81st House seat; unveils new Almost Heaven driver’s license
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday a new delegate to represent Monongalia County’s 81st District, and unveiled a new Almost Heaven state driver’s license. From […]
Legislature’s joint Health Committee learns about Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, gets update on medical cannabis program
MORGANTOWN – State legislators heard a plug for a new Morgantown-based addiction recovery program, and a suggestion that similar programs be started across the state — maybe […]