The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) was pleased to report that Gov. Jim Justice officially recognized April as Alcohol Awareness Month in West Virginia. In issuing a proclamation, […]
Local Government
Butcher resigns from Rainbow House board
In posts to various social media outlets on Thursday, Brian Butcher announced he resigned from the Rainbow House board of directors on Monday, March 25, citing consistent threats being made […]
Governor signs bill phasing out state income taxes on Social Security
An organization representing senior citizens is praising Gov. Jim Justice for signing a bill phasing out state taxes on Social Security benefits. “We thank the governor for signing this legislation, […]
Unemployment bill becomes law without governor’s signature
A controversial bill affecting West Virginia’s unemployment system is now law after Gov. Jim Justice took no action on it. The governor had until midnight Wednesday to sign or veto […]
Vaccination exemption bill maybe back
Lawmakers who supported a bill with exceptions to West Virginia’s school vaccination policies predict it will be back next year and bigger than ever. “If I have any say in […]
Justice vetoes bill granting vaccine exceptions
Gov. Jim Justice vetoed a bill loosening vaccination requirements in some schools, drawing praise from health care organizations. “Since this legislation was passed, I have heard constant, strong opposition to […]
Focus Forward symposium: Cybersecurity is key to our future and could make West Virginia the ‘center of the universe’
MORGANTOWN – On May 7, 2021, the Columbia natural gas pipeline was temporarily shut down by a ransomware attack. That attack, and the ever-present vulnerability of our computer systems was […]
Focus Forward conference looks at the potential benefits and downfalls of artificial intelligence
MORGANTOWN – West Virginians walk around with powerful computers in the palms of their hands every day. Students use ChatGPT to help them write papers. People of all ages tell […]
PSC approves reduced Mon Power/Potomac Edison base-rate hike, compromise net-metering credit achieved in settlements
MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission has approved a pair of settlements in Mon Power’s and Potomac Edison’s base rate case, which included a reduced net-metering credit for home […]
Mon Commission rolls out $44.24M budget for fiscal year 2025
MORGANTOWN — Despite holding the county’s base levy rates in place, the Monongalia County Commission anticipates a 15.38% jump in revenue in the next fiscal year. The commission on Wednesday […]
