By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mark Scott, the cabinet secretary for the West Virginia Department of Administration, is resigning effective at the end of July, three months short of three years in the role following his involvement in the Babydog mural and behind-the[Read More…]
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West Virginia Sen. Manchin debuts latest permit reform effort
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., has unveiled his latest attempt to reform the process of issuing federal permits for energy projects. Manchin, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, said the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is intended to[Read More…]
The war on Yellow Jackets
By Allen Hamrick, Clay County Free Press CLAY, W.Va. — What is one common activity that binds most people together in the summer? It isn’t the great outdoors as we hike our favorite trails; it isn’t the boats we board and head to our favorite fishing spots. It’s not that[Read More…]
Editorial: Medicare needs to offer explanation
The Journal At the time when Congress launched the Medicare Advantage program concept several decades ago, the theory in place was insurers would make Medicare more efficient, have an incentive to keep patients healthier and probably save money for the government in the process. Those at the forefront of promoting[Read More…]
Weirton tinplate mill to be repurposed into electrical transformer plant, officials say 600 jobs will return to the area
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report WEIRTON, W.Va. – Steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., on Monday, announced that it will repurpose its Weirton-area Half Moon Industrial Complex to serve as a new electrical distribution transformer production plant. The complex has been dormant in recent months following the company’s shift away from[Read More…]
While runway extension plan is on hold, other Yeager Airport construction plans continue
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s plan to extend its runway might be on hold, but an abundance of other construction projects are either planned or ready to get underway, CRW officials said during a news media tour of the Charleston airport Monday.[Read More…]
West Virginia Delegates will support Harris at convention
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vice President Kamala Harris continues to gather support from Democratic lawmakers, donors and convention delegates in her quest to earn the presidential nomination after President Joe Biden’s decision not to run again. Among those in her corner will be the[Read More…]
Sales tax holiday to sweep across West Virginia
By Logan Cottrell, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The end of summer is near, and that means back-to-school shopping is on the horizon. The West Virginia Tax Division’s annual tax exemption on clothing and other forms of school supplies will be held Aug. 2-5. “Some families have been able[Read More…]
WVU BOG elects new officers
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary. Pill is a Morgantown native and founding member[Read More…]
What they’re saying: WV politicians on Biden dropping out, Harris as possible nominee
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The opinions are flying from West Virginia politicians — both Democrat and Republican — to the stunning news that President Joe Biden is withdrawing for the 2024 presidential race, and to the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris taking his place as the Democratic nominee[Read More…]
