Warner’s election comments endanger our democracy
Photo caption: Secretary of State Mac Warner claimed the CIA and FBI colluded with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to throw the 2020 election to President Joe Biden during a gubernatorial…
With pipeline growth booming, the US agency in charge of safety struggles to keep up
BY: JACOB FISCHLER – DECEMBER 12, 2023 12:24 PM The pipeline industry added thousands of miles of natural gas, crude oil and carbon dioxide pipelines to the national network in recent years. But…
Medicaid faces $114 million budget deficit next year, lawmakers told
Photo caption: Cindy Beane, commissioner for the state Bureau for Medical Services, talks to lawmakers about Medicaid’s projected $114 million shortfall for fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023,…
Weeks away from DHHR split deadline, lawmakers worry not enough is changing
Phot caption: Del. Heather Tully, R-Nicholas (right), questioned the proposed organization chart for the state’s three new health departments during the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability…
PEIA director: Board heard loud and clear about rate hikes
Photo caption: PEIA director Brian Cunningham addresses lawmakers Monday during a meeting of the Joint Committee on Insurance and PEIA in Charleson, W.Va. (Will Price | West Virginia Legislative Photography)…
Despite state law, dozens of public schools haven’t numbered windows to help emergency responders
Photo caption: West Virginia schools are required to post classroom numbers on exterior walls to help emergency responders locate rooms in case of emergency, but 90 schools still have not…
Checking facts and providing context for Thursday’s Republican gubernatorial debate
Photo caption: Del. Moore Capito, R-Kanawha, business owner Chris Miller and Secretary of State Mac Warner met with West Virginia MetroNews’ Hoppy Kercheval for a Republican gubernatorial debate on Thursday,…
WVU cuts 16 library jobs, bringing job loss to around 300 positions in budget crunch
Photo caption: The West Virginia University Downtown Library in Morgantown, W.Va. (WVU Today | Courtesy photo) Financial reviews continue at the state’s largest university, which could bring additional job loss…
Justice Appoints Hammers Judge
Charleston, W. Va. – Cabell County’s prosecuting attorney is now its newest judge. Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday announced his appointment of Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney Sean K. “Cork” Hammers…
‘Not if I can help it:’ Counties look at jail bills as opioid settlement funds become available
BY: CAITY COYNE – DECEMBER 7, 2023 6:00 AM Millions of dollars will be released to county commissions across the state by the end of this year as part of their share of…