By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH — The Stevens Correctional Center in McDowell County is now under the control of the West Virginia Division of Corrections. Legislation introduced earlier this year in the West Virginia Legislature placed the county-run facility in Welch on a path to state control. The[Read More…]
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Statehouse beat: Will effects of Big Beautiful Bill embolden voters to empower Dems?
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail How long can a political party remain in power when it consistently defies the will of a majority of voters? That question came to mind again with passage of the wildly unpopular Budget Reconciliation Act (known as the Big Beautiful Bill), which polls have shown[Read More…]
First test of bill requiring legislative approval of West Virginia education rules underway
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — A showdown could be possible between the West Virginia Board of Education and the Legislature over whether lawmakers have any legal authority to approve or reject rules approved by the state board. The board announced Monday afternoon that it[Read More…]
Family Treatment Court to be introduced in Cabell County
By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County will introduce a new program in its court system that will reunify families and support parents in overcoming their substance use disorders. Judges, child support service professionals and others gathered at the Cabell County Courthouse on Monday for the grand[Read More…]
WV industry opposes OSHA heat rule proposal advocates call vital for worker health
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A worker for global civil engineering company Mott MacDonald LLC in Marshall County began experiencing cramps and trouble walking while surveying a steep slope for a Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline construction project. An employee of Wood County-based Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal[Read More…]
West Virginia Democrats urge Trump to approve disaster aid for June flooding
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Democrats are calling on President Donald Trump to approve a federal disaster declaration for counties affected by flash flooding in June. The West Virginia Democratic Party issued a statement Monday — one month after severe storms impacted[Read More…]
Judge: WV funds for advocacy, education at Ohio Catholic college unconstitutional
By Ashley Perham, Williamson Daily News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County judge has said that an Ohio-based Catholic school cannot use funds granted from the state of West Virginia for advocacy or religious educational purposes. Previous Gazette-Mail reporting found that the West Virginia Water Development Authority granted a $5[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,181 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,181 new businesses statewide during the month of June according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in June include Kanawha, Berkeley, Monongalia, Jefferson and Raleigh. Top five counties in total businesses[Read More…]
Bill Bell Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bill Bell of Wetzel County became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Monday, July 14. House Clerk Jeff Pack administered the oath of office as Bell’s bride-to-be, Samantha, held a Bible. Bell was appointed to represent the 8th Delegate District, which is made[Read More…]
Story and Video: Protesters in Wheeling Demand Action on Federal Disaster Declaration
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — Protesters — many of them flood victims who lost their homes and belongings on June 14 in the communities of Triadelphia and Valley Grove — came out Saturday to urge President Donald Trump to sign a federal disaster declaration that will make them[Read More…]
