As we discussed in this space at the end of June, the West Virginia Legislature has assembled its Joint Committee on Redistricting. The committee, consisting of 24 Republicans and nine […]
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Anti-sex ed delegate posts explicit TikTok
The big scandal in West Virginia over the weekend came at the hands of Delegate Joe Jeffries, R-Putnam, who posted a sexually explicit video on TikTok (a social media platform […]
County to reap benefits from phased change to state code
MORGANTOWN — A bill passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2020 is about to transfer funds into the county’s coffers. Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney explained that House Bill […]
Capito, Manchin address Mylan plant closure; Legislature OKs bill that could help draw new owner
MORGANTOWN — Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin responded to questions from The Dominion Post about what they’re doing to help save the nearly 1,500 high-paying jobs at Viatris’ […]
Gerrymandering W.Va.: Pizza slices or salamanders?
The 2020 Census is complete, the results are due in September, the West Virginia Legislature has already announced appointments to the state’s redistricting committees and we can already foresee the […]
Coal has friends, still boosts state economy, industry leaders learn at Morgantown meeting
MORGANTOWN – The chair and vice chair of the state Senate Energy Committee, and the director of WVU’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research offered some encouraging words to state […]
Board of health makes its case for local cannabis regulations
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Health Department and the county’s board of health are not opposed to medical cannabis. The arrival of medical cannabis in the county is a public […]
State House, Senate name members to Joint Redistricting Committee; includes 5 local legislators
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate and House have named their members to the Joint Committee on Redistricting that will redraw legislative and congressional district lines this fall. Membership includes five […]
Legislature passes bills to devote $150M to road projects; Mon & Preston will see 31 projects totaling $8.8M
MORGANTOWN – The Legislature passed two bills during Monday’s brief special session to appropriate $150 million of Fiscal Year 2021 surplus funds for Division of Highways maintenance projects in all […]
Guest essay: W.Va. GOP bill stifles free speech
by Robert E. Smith Montani Semper Liberi (Mountaineers are Always Free), at least that’s what we’re told. West Virginia Republicans led the crusade to pass HB 2933, legislation aimed to […]
