Brooke County’s Wellsburg Bridge Finalist For National Transportation Award
One year ago, thousands of West Virginians and Ohioans gathered at the Ohio River to celebrate the op...
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Bob Ashley Remembered By Former Colleagues
Former legislator and public servant Bob Ashley was remembered by former colleagues including Gov. Jim Justice and Sen. Joe Manchin this week after he passed away at the age of 70.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor Calls Legislative Special Session For Proposed Personal Income Tax Cut
Gov. Jim Justice has called a special session of the state legislature for Monday, July 25.The special session call contains one item: the governor’s proposal to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFive State Lawmakers Request Special Session For Coronavirus Response
A handful of state lawmakers filed a petition with the state’s highest court on Friday, arguing that Gov. Jim Justice didn’t have the authority to issue…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJanuary 28, 1864: State Legislature Authorizes W.Va.'s First Flag
On January 28, 1864, the state legislature authorized West Virginia’s first flag. The new flags were presented to each of the state’s military regiments…
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DHHR Continues Source Water Protection Plan Hearings
Since July 1, the state Bureau for Public Health has been holding public hearings across West Virginia to discuss proposed Source Water Protection…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSix More W.Va. Cities Approved for 'Brunch Bill' Ordinance
The West Virginia Municipal Home Rule Board has approved six more cities to sell alcohol at restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and private clubs on…
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