The glitches accompanying the Affordable Care Act’s rollout generated understandable criticism for years after its 2014 debut. But the landmark law’s successes deserve the spotlight, too. This year has brought […]
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes aim at politics of cruelty
by Francis Wilkinson The Pennsylvania Supreme Court delivered a victory to abortion-rights advocates in directing a lower court to consider a challenge to the state’s 1982 prohibition on Medicaid funding […]
So much that goes unmeasured in the wonderful task of teaching
by Adam Patric Miller When I had to use four sick days in a row recently, I got a note from a doctor that cleared me to return to teaching, […]
Republican committee member, former city councilor hospitalized following bike accident
MORGANTOWN — A campaign has been created on fundraising website gofundme to support the family of former Morgantown City Council member Wes Nugent. According to the campaign page, Nugent was […]
Senate, House committees OK sister health care sharing ministry bills
MORGANTOWN – Senate and House committees took up and approved bills on Monday creating the Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act. The Senate’s version is SB 375, handled […]
Senate Judiciary approves three voting-related bills
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday advanced three voting-related bills to the full Senate. Two deal with purging inactive voters or voters who’ve moved away from the voter […]
Warm weather streak uncommon for February
If you have ventured outside over the last few weeks, you may have noticed the unseasonably warm weather we have been having. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines said so far during […]
MCHD looking to support first responders with radiological expertise
MORGANTOWN — What happens if first responders arrive at a crash site and suspect the presence of radioactive materials? A memorandum of understanding being drawn up between the Monongalia County […]
A sampling of bills introduced Monday, Feb. 12
MORGANTOWN — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Monday, Feb. 12. Local sponsors and co-sponsors are noted. TWEET @DominionPostWV
Senate passes bill to discourage adults from smoking in cars when kids are present
MORGANTOWN — The Senate advanced a bill on Monday to discourage adults from smoking in their vehicles when kids are present. SB 378 says: “No person who is 18 years […]
