Gov. Justice vetoes vaccine bill
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has vetoed HB 5105, which would have removed vaccination requirements for students in virtual public schools and allow private and parochial schools to…
Marshall University officially approves hiring of new head men’s basketball coach
Cornelius “Corny” Jackson to be introduced at press conference on Wednesdsay The Marshall University Board of Governors unanimously approved a resolution today during a special session authorizing President Brad D.…
States rush to combat AI threat to elections
BY: ZACHARY ROTH This year’s presidential election will be the first since generative AI — a form of artificial intelligence that can create new content, including images, audio, and video…
Federal rebuild of Baltimore bridge ‘will not be quick or easy or cheap,’ Buttigieg says
BY: JACOB FISCHLER U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg outlined Wednesday the immediate and longer-term priorities the Biden administration is pursuing in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse…
Unemployment, raw milk bills become law without governor’s signature
BY: LORI KERSEY WV WATCH Gov. Jim Justice has allowed two bills — one restructuring the state’s unemployment benefit program and another allowing the sale of raw milk — to…
Chris Miller Launches New Ad “Punch” Promising to Bring the Fight to the Career Politicians in Charleston
“Most politicians have glass jaws – lightweights who talk tough but don’t know how to fight.” Huntington, WV – Today the Chris Miller for Governor campaign unveiled its latest ad, “Punch,” highlighting…
Organizers urge ‘no’ on May Cabell school levy in hope of further negotiation, collaboration
Advocates say they hope to see a better option presented to voters in November while school leaders stay steadfast in support of May excess levy BY: CAITY COYNE In light…
Women, Work, and the Childcare Challenge
“We can’t find anybody to work” is a lament I frequently hear. I heard it most recently on a tour of the Kiwanis Day Care Center located in the West…
“Rep. Miller questions HHS Secretary Becerra on on improving health care access in rural America”
March 20, 2024 Press Release Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra on how HHS can improve health care access for Americans, regardless of their condition. Congresswoman…
City Council Agenda for 3/25/2024
Huntington City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 800 5th Ave. The City Council meeting and all committee meetings beforehand…