On Monday, President Joe Biden announced that beginning May 14, all infrastructure projects using federal funds (specifically, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dollars) will have to abide […]
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Despite headlines, Biden is doing more than you think
by James Rosen At a time of pandemic-driven gloom and relentless Republican-driven doom, President Joe Biden is already a flop. That’s the shrill, orchestrated and nonstop message […]
Old infrastructure is a real problem; new law necessary
Flooding in East Village and on Interstate 5 in downtown San Diego last week after two water mains broke Nov. 21 created both huge headaches for drivers […]
Mon Democratic Party issues statement urging Manchin to support $3.5T Build Back Better Act, ending filibuster
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee on Monday evening unanimously endorsed a statement urging Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., to support President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion […]
Capito offers WV press updates on Senate action
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelly Moore Capito met with members of the West Virginia press Thursday afternoon to talk about current Senate action. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, […]
Advocates hope for funding for HCBS
MORGANTOWN – Among the items Congress is debating for its $3.5 trillion social infrastructure package is a proposal for $400 of additional funding for Home and Community […]
Paid family leave advocates rally at Krepps Park for ‘Picnic for Paid Leave’
MORGANTOWN – A group of people braved Monday’s rain and mugginess to gather at the Kreps Park Pavilion for a “Picnic for Paid Leave.” It was the […]
Biden’s plan a godsend for Appalachia
by Skylar Baker-Jordan On Aug. 24, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in advancing a $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal that would greatly improve […]
Guest essay: Congress needs to deliver on clean water for W.Va.
by Delegate Evan Hansen From lead pipes to dirty drinking water, West Virginians have been forced to put up with aging, unreliable water infrastructure for decades. Now, […]
Where will Capito, Manchin stand on infrastructure plans?
While we’re on the subject of infrastructure, let’s talk about the bipartisan traditional infrastructure package underway in the Senate. Last Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin gave a vague […]
