CHARLESTON — Cross one candidate for governor off your whiteboard. Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt, a Republican, put out a statement Wednesday saying he will not run for […]
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Bill to expand powers of foster care ombudsman advances
Senators are advancing a bill that would expand the powers of West Virginia’s foster care ombudsman. House Bill 3061 was advanced by the Senate Health Committee on […]
Senators advance bill bumping up pay for teachers
West Virginia senators are advancing a bill that would bump teachers fresh to the profession up pay scales as if they are all on their eighth year […]
W.Va. House passes gender-affirming treatment ban
After more than an hour of debate, West Virginia delegates passed a bill that would ban aspects of gender affirming care for minors. House Bill 2007 was […]
Attorney general mobile office updates plans to be in area
A representative from the office of West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will meet with north-central West Virginia residents in this month to discuss consumer-related issues and […]
Last abortion clinic in W.Va. files federal suit
Women’s Health Center of West Virginia, which had been the state’s last abortion clinic, has filed a federal lawsuit over the ban passed last fall. The plaintiffs […]
Focus groups on schools focus on teacher retention
Leaders of West Virginia teacher unions say focus groups around the state demonstrated an emphasis on recruitment and retention, managing student discipline, supporting mental health and increasing […]
WVU holds annual Day at the Legislature
Tuesday marked the annual WVU Day at the Legislature, recognized in the Senate with a resolution and in the House with a citation. In the Senate, WVU […]
Bear Wood Co. allows structures to live on anew
Progress often comes at a cost. When old structures are pulled or burned down to make way for new, valuable pieces of history can be lost forever. […]
WVU student works in rural communities
Growing up, Stephanie Lusk always knew she wanted to help people. That drive first drew her to floor nursing. Now, she works as a West Virginia University […]