FAIRMONT — Family and some close friends of newly elected Sen. Mike Caputo, D-Marion, joined him at the Marion County Courthouse for a small swearing-in ceremony Monday morning. “It’s certainly […]
West Virginia Legislature
Delegate Derrick Evans arrested, charged with federal misdemeanors for participation in break-in at U.S. Capitol
MORGANTOWN — Newly elected Delegate Derrick Evans, R-Wayne, faces a federal charge of entering a restricted government building in connection with his participation in Wednesday’s break-in at the U.S. Capitol […]
Online petition for removal of Delegate Evans gains momentum
Local legislators comment A change.org petition condemning newly elected Delegate Derrick Evans, R-Wayne, for his participation in the U.S. Capitol riot had topped 34,800 signatures Thursday afternoon and the numbers […]
A look at bills considered, passed by state Legislature
Jan. 2 Legislative leaders shared their visions for the 2020 session before it started Jan. 8. A pandemic was not in view. Among their goals: Ending the tax on business […]
Natural gas organizations IOGA and WVONGA will merge into GO-WV
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s two major oil and natural gas associations will soon be one. The West Virginia Independent Oil and Gas Association (IOGA) and the West Virginia Oil and […]
W.Va. Coal Association pres retires
Bill Rainey looks back at his long career in industry MORGANTOWN — Longtime West Virginia Coal Association President Bill Raney, of Morgantown, will retire effective Jan. 1. He took time […]
Federal judge denies Morrisey motion to dismiss challenge of Parking Lot Gun Bill
MORGANTOWN — A federal judge has denied state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s motion to dismiss a case brought against him by a coalition of domestic violence shelters challenging the 2018 […]
Many local legislators favor special session to put teeth into statewide mask order
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice admitted again last week that his statewide mask order is essentially unenforceable because he can’t enact criminal penalties; only the Legislature can. The only legal […]
Justice: No shutdowns planned; and no special session to enact mask mandate penalties, but open to idea
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice once again took a chunk of time Wednesday to defend his expanded mask order and clarify his plans. He also ruled out, for now, a […]
Mon, Marion voters help strengthen GOP control of Legislature; this is last election for multi-member House districts
MORGANTOWN — Voters in Monongalia and Marion counties helped turn West Virginia’s red Legislature even redder on Tuesday. Based on the unofficial results – nothing’s official until the 55 counties […]
