As Sen. Joe Manchin trips up his own party in the halls of the Capitol, his actions beg the question: What does Manchin owe the Democratic Party? The term “RINO” […]
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Advocates, parents at roundtable urge support of Child Tax Credit extension to support families
MORGANTOWN – A group of folks advocating for the continuation of the expanded Child Tax Credit met for a roundtable discussion Thursday to explain why Congress should keep it going. […]
Readers ask about Sunday full-page ad opposing Biden nominee — paper finds answers
MORGANTOWN – Some readers have asked about a full-page ad that appeared in Sunday’s edition, which is headed by the line: “David Weil is wrong for West Virginia.” It says […]
‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’
We have heard over and over how West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin occupies a strategically powerful position. The 50-50 tie in the Senate means President Joe Biden and the Democrats […]
Sen. Capito sounds off on Afghanistan, Haitian migrant crisis, new voting rights bill
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito shared her thoughts with West Virginia press Thursday on the ongoing chaos in Afghanistan, the southern border crisis and the new Freedom to Vote […]
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 Based Services (HCBS), […]
GO WV urges DC lawmakers to oppose methane tax in $3.5T reconciliation bill, saying it punishes prodcution and will harm consumers
MORGANTOWN – The Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia – GO WV – sent a letter on Thurday to all five members of the state’s Congressional delegation asking them […]
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 final picnic of […]
Local delegates, residents, push for Congress to pass health care legislation during Protect Our Care bus stop
MORGANTOWN – Several local delegates and residents made a stand Wednesday morning for better health care – calling on federal lawmakers to approve health care measures included in the $3.5 […]
Financial disclosures: Manchin, Capito both grew wealthier in 2020
MORGANTOWN – Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito were both wealthier in 2020 than they were in 2018, according to their annual financial disclosures filed earlier this year Manchin’s […]
