In all the discussion about solving West Virginia’s jail staffing crisis, has anyone bothered to ask the jails’ staff what they need? Gov. Jim Justice has repeatedly called — though […]
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Delegate Anitra Hamilton sworn in to succeed Danielle Walker
CHARLESTON — Anitra Hamilton took the oath of office to become the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates May 5. Hamilton was appointed to represent Monongalia County’s […]
3 local legislators review 2023 session at Morgantown Area Partnership roundtable
MORGANTOWN – Three local legislators turned out for a 2023 session wrap-up roundtable put on Tuesday at Mon Health Medical Center by the Morgantown Area Partnership. Sen. Mike Oliverio and […]
If Pleasants stays open, Fort Martin may close: Local legislators, officials offer some thoughts
MORGANTOWN – During the debate on whether or not Mon Power and Potomac Edison should buy Pleasants Power State and keep it running, what’s not been discussed much is the […]
There shouldn’t be a special session for jail staffing crisis
There should not be a special session to address the jail staffing crisis. We don’t say this because we don’t support our state’s corrections officers. We say this because legislators […]
Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to Mon County 81st House seat; unveils new Almost Heaven driver’s license
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday a new delegate to represent Monongalia County’s 81st District, and unveiled a new Almost Heaven state driver’s license. From a list of […]
Guest essay: Inclusion’s fine print: Some limitations may apply
by Sen. Mike Caputo In a recent radio interview about some of the socially divisive laws just passed by the Legislature’s Republican-led supermajority, West Virginia GOP Chairwoman Elgine McArdle was […]
Yes, we know corrections staffing is a crisis. Now fix it
State government’s attention to the shortage of jail and prison correction officers feels like a wash, rinse, repeat cycle. Legislators and state Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation commissioner William Marshal […]
Legislature’s joint Health Committee learns about Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, gets update on medical cannabis program
MORGANTOWN – State legislators heard a plug for a new Morgantown-based addiction recovery program, and a suggestion that similar programs be started across the state — maybe using some funds […]
Walker’s tenure in Legislature characterized by courage, kindness
Last week, Danielle Walker announced she was stepping down as the delegate for the 81st District. Monday, she turned in her resignation letter to the Legislature, and next week, she […]
