The House Committee on Health and Human Resources advanced a couple of bills aimed at trying to ensure greater oversight. One, HB 4595, would allow a legislative oversight committee to […]
Local Government
Lawmakers dig into Justice administration’s budget proposal
West Virginia’s Senate Finance chairman expressed concern that some Justice administration spending proposals characterized as one-time allocations could instead blossom into ongoing expenses. Gov. Jim Justice’s financial team is proposing […]
House Health Committee OKs bill renaming Department of Health and Human Resources
MORGANTOWN — With the former Department of Health and Human Resources now trifurcated into three departments, legislators began the process on Thursday of officially naming the new departments. House Health […]
A sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 11
MORGANTOWN — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 11. Local sponsors and co-sponsors are noted. TWEET @DominionPostWV
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 […]
