MORGANTOWN — The Campus Self Defense Act — known widely as the campus carry bill — is on its way to the governor’s office. The House of Delegates spent about […]
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MON SHERIFFS Damson, Christopher S., 25, possession, Feb. 3, Deputy Hunn. Wheeler, Travis James, 26, obstructing, Feb. 11, Deputy Alexander. Cadle, Elizabeth, 22, burglary, Feb. 18, Deputy King. Gooden, Michael […]
Bill to make employment, training program mandatory for SNAP users
Delegates are advancing legislation to require work training for most recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in West Virginia. House Bill 3484 has a range of exceptions, including for […]
Gee highlights service, students, changes at latest BOG meeting
WVU TODAY West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said service is the cornerstone of everything the university does. Not only is it a core value, but it reflects WVU’s commitment […]
Deliberate intent bill draws debate
A proposal to limit financial damages in cases where injured workers can prove deliberate intent by employers who cut corners on safety drew emotional testimony during a public hearing Monday, […]
Senate Education moves Intelligent Design, personal leave bonus, PROMISE Plus, and personal finance instruction bills
MORGANTOWN — The Senate Education Committee passed a bill on Tuesday regarding the teaching of Intelligent Design — a bill brought to the Senate by a 15-year-old Hurricane High student. […]
Dalton civil service hearing opens in Westover
In some six hours of testimony on Monday, former coworkers of fired Westover Police Officer Aaron Dalton offered statements that ran the gamut, alleging everything from targeted racial intimidation to […]
House votes down Democratic amendments to campus carry, gas well inspector bills; both up for passage on Tuesday
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate’s Campus Self Defense Act is up for passage in the House of Delegates on Tuesday, and on Monday the majority party voted down two proposed […]
Three House bills address teacher shortage, creating pathways for veterans and aides, and for high schoolers eyeing a degree
MORGANTOWN – Teacher shortages continue to be a problem for much of the Mountain State, leading lawmakers to get creative in staffing its classrooms. The House Education Committee approved three […]
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MON SHERIFF Howard, Tevin, 29, possession with intent, conspiracy, domestic battery, Feb. 13, Deputy Alexander. Richie, John P., 37, five counts petit larceny, Feb. 8, Deputy Cunningham. STATE POLICE Nagy, […]
