MORGANTOWN — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 11. Local sponsors and co-sponsors are noted. TWEET @DominionPostWV
Local Government
Gov. Justice proposes billions for budget
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice’s administration is proposing a general fund budget of $5.22 billion, a figure that includes a few proposed tax cuts along with spending increases such as […]
Governor tells lawmakers: ‘Keep sawin’ the wood’
CHARLESTON — During his final State of the State address, Gov. Jim Justice struck a reflective tone but also urged West Virginians to keep moving forward. “The first time you […]
2024 Legislative session begins with new bills and Babydog
MORGANTOWN — The 2024 legislative session began Wednesday afternoon at the state Capitol. As usual, the opening floor sessions were largely formalities, but Babydog sparked a brief debate on the […]
Justice gives final State of the State address tonight
CHARLESTON — In his first State of the State address seven years ago, Gov. Jim Justice spread his arms wide, moaned and gave his formal audience an impression of Frankenstein’s […]
DOH gearing up for West Run widening work
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Anderson Excavating has been awarded a $14,475,154.74 contract to widen a portion of West Run Road. Dirar Ahmad, representing DOH Traffic and Engineering Division, told The Dominion […]
Finance chair questions disaster relief hiring practice, items taken
The Senate Finance chairman grilled the director of West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster about its financial practices. The organization is involved with disaster relief in West Virginia, drawing […]
Energy Regulatory Commission declines invitation to revisit Lake Lynn Dam issue
MORGANTOWN — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday declined an invitation submitted jointly by the Monongalia County Commission and Planning Commission to revisit Lake Lynn Dam and gather more […]
Former MPD detective selected as coordinator for sexual assault kit testing initiative
MORGANTOWN — As it does every year, the Monongalia County Commission opened its first meeting of 2024 with a passing of the gavel. Sean Sikora will serve as the body’s […]
Wriston updates on progress of Corridor H
BY MIKE NOLTING At more than 50 years and counting, state officials hope a large final section of Corridor H can be under construction in the next year. State Transportation […]
