Category Government

Problem Gambler Program Helps Addicts in West Virginia

Prior to 1995, there was no legalized gaming in West Virginia aside from purchasing a lottery ticket or betting on a horse or dog race. That all changed in 1995, when two Hancock County Delegates, the late Sam Love (D-1st) and Tamara Pettit (D-1st) sponsored…

Treasurer Announces Improvement to ABLE Program

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced improvements to the West Virginia ABLE program due to the passage of the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which includes expansion. Today also marks the 11thanniversary of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which launched a…

Mountaineer Pipeline Replacement Agreement OK’d

CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia endorsed a settlement agreement Wednesday to provide an additional $5.2 million to Mountaineer Gas Co. for pipeline replacement and other infrastructure upgrades. The agreement negotiated among the parties involved the company’s infrastructure and replacement expansion program…

Upcoming Session to Focus on Jobs

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, announced several initiatives he expects the West Virginia House of Delegates to consider when second regular session of the 87th Legislature convenes in January. “West Virginia voters continue to tell us they want us to focus on jobs,”…

Auditor Launches New Website

CHARLESTON, W.V.- The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is proud to announce the launch of its fully redesigned official website, scheduled to go live on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The updated platform will provide West Virginians with improved access to essential services, financial transparency tools,…

PSC Clarifies Pole Attachment Regulations

CHARLESTON – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued a new clarification order Monday to move forward the expansion of broadband communications in the state. Replacement of utility poles that have reached the end of their useful life – those designated as “red-tagged” — because…