MORGANTOWN — Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, is among those who have expressed concern about the metric Gov. Jim Justice said will serve as the benchmark for continuing forward steps in […]
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Justice clarifies timing on The Comeback recovery plan
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Justice offered some clarification on Tuesday to his plan to reopen the state – West Virginia Strong: The Comeback. He’s been hit with the question, “When does […]
MCBA donates Homegrown Pizza to health care workers at Mon Health, Ruby
About 200 health care workers at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital and Mon Health Medical Center recently had lunch from Homegrown Pizza courtesy of the Monongalia County Bar Association. “Obviously with […]
Alecto to pay $126K toward former FRMC employees’ retirement plans
The owner of the shuttered Fairmont Regional Medical Center agreed to pay matching retirement contributions to former employees, the state Attorney General’s office said. The 207-bed hospital was closed March […]
Senate president, House speaker praise Justice’s reopening plan; progressive groups urge caution
MORGANTOWN — The leaders of the state Senate and House on Monday jointly praised Gov. Jim Justice’s plan to gradually reopen the state – called West Virginia Strong: The Comeback […]
Gov. Justice Outlines ‘West Virginia Strong: The Comeback’ plan
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Monday unveiled his plan to reopen the state, called West Virginian Strong: The Comeback. It will be anchored, he said, to an often-reported number: […]
Should we wear masks outside?
Sure, I felt silly the first time I took a walk around my neighborhood with a mask on. Now I’m pretty accustomed to it. I’ve smiled at people who are […]
Gov. Justice targets day cares, outdoor dining for next steps in reopening West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — As hospitals gear up to resume elective procedures next week, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday day cares and restaurants will be in view for the next phase of […]
Manchin and Senate Democrats release report on COVID-19 aid priorities for rural America
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and three colleagues unveiled a menu of proposals on Thursday aimed at serving rural America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four, members of the […]
Fed CARES rules don’t allow for filling state budget holes; Gov. Justice optimistic that will change
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told The Dominion Post during a Wednesday press call that the CARES rules issued by the the U.S. Treasury don’t allow states to backfill […]
