by Virginia Heffernan Movements are not trending topics. They’re not celebrity scandals that excite the mediasphere like brush fires. They are paradigm shifts, and they do their work through legislation, […]
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America spends a lot of time trying to kill Democracy
For a nation that supposedly believes in democracy, America spends a lot of time trying to kill it. In the postbellum era, white Democrats — the conservatives of that day […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, March 9
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Monday, March 8. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 600 and HB 2027, the governor’s […]
After voicing concerns, McNulty says MUB employees being vaccinated
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Utility Board General Manager Mike McNulty gave a shout-out to the Monongalia County Health Department Tuesday. This time last month, McNulty expressed his concern that MUB’s employees […]
Senate Education approves Hope Scholarship bill after long meeting
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Education Committee spent a bit more than two hours Tuesday mulling the House Hope Scholarship bills. Three proposed amendments that failed in the House failed again […]
Senate approves bill to regulate needle exchange programs; opponents fear regulations will end programs statewide
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate approved Tuesday a bill to regulate needle exchange programs across the state. The bill faced strong opposition from physicians and public health officials during committee […]
Gas prices creeping up to $3 a gallon mark
You might want to think about filling your gas tank sooner rather than later. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in West Virginia is $2.73 a gallon, with […]
Friends of the Cheat concerned over impact on ecosystem following former mine discharge incident
Stream conditions for Muddy Creek and the Cheat River are returning to normal following a recent discharge of untreated water related to the former T&T Mine in Preston County, but […]
More vaccine is on the way for Mon teachers and other school employees
If you give your time to the Monongalia County school district and still haven’t received your COVID shot, then write down these dates and roll up your sleeve. A vaccination […]
Preston Commission asked to help with EPA permit
KINGWOOD –- Lewis Friend, facilitator for L&L Auto Truck Repair & Recycling Service, met with Preston County Commission and requested a letter of approval to get an Environmental Protection Agency […]
