CHARLESTON — The state Senate passed a broad-ranging tax bill in a flash on Saturday. Now it’s in the hands of the House of Delegates, which could take a little […]
Local Government
MUB management of Westover utilities must include stormwater infrastructure
If the Morgantown Utility Board is going to manage Westover’s sanitary sewer system, it needs control of the city’s stormwater system as well. Leadership from both MUB and the city […]
Candidates finalized for city’s April 25 ballot
The list of Morgantown City Council candidates who will appear on the ballot for the city’s April 25 election has been finalized. The ballot will include three incumbents, an unopposed […]
Senate sends outdoor alcohol area, health care, education bills to House
MORGANTOWN — Monday’s state Senate actions included booze, health care and schools. SB 534 began as a cleanup bill for some liquor legislation passed last year, but grew in committee […]
House Energy hearing on bill to expand PSC power over local ordinances draws just one speaker
MORGANTOWN — A Monday morning House public hearing on a bill to expand the powers of the Public Service Commission drew only one speaker. Maria Russo spoke for the West […]
Governor marks financial support for Form Energy
Gov. Jim Justice traveled to a historic industrial property in Weirton on Friday to sign a bill designating millions of dollars in state support for the site preparation of a […]
Judiciary advances new version of deliberate intent bill
Delegates seem ready to accept a compromise over the difficult issue of damages in cases where injured workers can prove deliberate intent by employers who cut corners on safety. “This […]
Senate budget makes way for tax cuts
Senators on Friday started consideration of West Virginia’s general revenue budget, leaving room for the possibility of a tax cut. “It contemplates the largest tax cut to the citizens of […]
Speakers weigh how bill would affect individual rights, religion
CHARLESTON — A religious freedom bill drew passionate response during a Friday afternoon public hearing at the Legislature. Most speakers, almost 40, contended House Bill 3042, “Relating to forbidding government […]
Westover putting increased focus on vacant and condemned properties
As the city’s public works director, Jason Stinespring is pretty familiar with about every property in Westover. Then there are some properties he’s very familiar with — 85 Monongahela Avenue; […]
