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Morgantown seeks new municipal court judge following Higgins's retirement

The Morgantown City Council is currently looking for qualified individuals to fill the role of Municipal Court Judge.

By NC West Virginia News | Dec 10, 2024

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Gary Freshour appointed as new fire chief in Morgantown

The City of Morgantown has announced the appointment of Gary Freshour as the new Fire Chief for the Morgantown Fire Department.

By NC West Virginia News | Dec 4, 2024

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Morgantown Municipal Airport prepares for return of Young Eagles Day

By NC West Virginia News | Jul 23, 2024

The Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is set to host Young Eagles Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 3. As part of the event, MGW and local members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. (EAA) will provide free airplane rides to children ages 8 to 17 with parental or guardian consent.

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City manager announces fire chief's retirement; appoints interim leader

By NC West Virginia News | Jun 18, 2024

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - City Manager Kim Haws has announced the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Eugene Deem, effective June 21, 2024. Chief Deem has led the Morgantown Fire Department for three years and served a total of 31 years with the department.

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Morgantown announces Fourth of July celebration details

By NC West Virginia News | Jun 17, 2024

The City of Morgantown will host its annual free 4th of July Celebration at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park on Thursday, July 4. The park will open to the public at 5 p.m., with the celebration beginning at the Ruby Amphitheater stage at 7 p.m.

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Rep. Mooney criticizes Trump verdict, expresses confidence in appeal

By NC West Virginia News | May 30, 2024

Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney issued a statement regarding the verdict in the New York State Supreme Court trial of Donald J. Trump.

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House passes amendment blocking digital dollar pilot programs

By NC West Virginia News | May 24, 2024

On May 24, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Alex X. Mooney’s amendment to H.R. 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, aimed at closing the Federal Reserve’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot program loophole. The amendment specifically prohibits the Federal Reserve from establishing, carrying out, or approving any program intended to test the practicability of issuing a CBDC. This measure mirrors Congressman Mooney’s previously introduced H.R. 3712, the Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act.

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Rep. Mooney opposes motion to table debate on speaker's removal

By NC West Virginia News | May 8, 2024

Congressman Alex X. Mooney voted against a Motion to Table debate on an effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson, asserting that such a significant action warranted a comprehensive debate. He further indicated his intention to vote against the speaker's removal if the matter was brought to the House floor.

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Rep. Mooney Introduces Bank Risk Reduction Act

By NC West Virginia News | May 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Alex X. Mooney has introduced H.R. 8153, the Bank Risk Reduction Act, aimed at eliminating regulations hindering bank risk management and creating systemic risk. The legislation specifically targets Dodd-Frank’s mandatory margin requirements concerning interest rate swaps used for hedging against interest rate risk in bank assets.The need for such legislation arose from bank failures in early 2023 attributed to poorly managed interest rate risk. Rep. Mooney emphasized the negative impact of current regulations, stating, “Unfortunately, current...

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Congressman Mooney Statement on Radical EPA Energy Rule

By NC West Virginia News | Apr 25, 2024

Today, the Biden Administration finalized a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that forces coal-fired power plants to capture smokestack emissions or be shut down.Congressman Alex X. Mooney strongly criticized the new EPA rule, attributing it to what he perceives as the radical agenda of the Biden Administration. Mooney expressed his concerns, stating, “President Biden is running the most radical left-wing administration in history. President Biden has escalated the War on Coal that was started by President Obama. The Biden Administration has been dictating...

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Congressman Mooney Introduces the “Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act”

By NC West Virginia News | Apr 18, 2024

Congressman Alex X. Mooney has reintroduced the Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R 8049), aiming to end the preferential tax treatment of abortion. In a statement, Mooney emphasized, "Abortion is not health care and should not be considered a medical expense." The legislation would exclude elective abortions from being paid for out of various types of health savings accounts.Mooney was joined by seven House Republicans as original cosponsors, including Reps. Matt Rosendale, Jeff Duncan, Mary Miller, Dan Crenshaw, Paul Gosar, Bob Good, and Daniel Webster....

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Rep. Mooney Criticizes Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme

By NC West Virginia News | Apr 8, 2024

Washington, D.C – Today, President Joe Biden announced he is forgiving outstanding student loan debt for more than 30 million Americans, shifting the burden from those who willingly took out a loan to all taxpayers. This comes as President Biden has already unilaterally wiped away $146 billion in federal student loan debt without a single act of Congress.“Today’s announcement is just the latest abuse of power by President Biden. The Supreme Court ruled last year that the President does not have the power to unilaterally cancel student loan debt. Yet, Biden is blatantly...

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Rep. Mooney Votes NO on $1.2 Trillion Liberal Spending Bill

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 22, 2024

Rep. Alex X. Mooney took a firm stance against the $1.2 trillion partial government spending resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. In his dissenting vote, he criticized the bill for funding what he referred to as "President Joe Biden’s liberal priorities" at excessive levels. Mooney's strong opposition to the bill was evident in his statement, where he expressed his concerns about the implications of the spending package.Mooney highlighted various aspects of the bill that he found problematic, including its failure to fund President Trump's border wall...

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Rep. Mooney Monitors Forest Fires in Eastern Panhandle

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Alex X. Mooney is closely observing the situation as multiple forest fires rage on across Grant, Hardy, Hampshire, and Pendleton counties. The fires have been fueled by high winds and sunny skies, coupled with low humidity and dry conditions. The exact cause of the fires remains unknown.Mooney expressed his concern and support for the ongoing firefighting efforts, stating, "I have reached out to officials in Grant, Hardy, and Hampshire counties offering any assistance my office can provide. I applaud the brave firefighters on the front lines...

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Rep. Mooney Condemns Biden EPA's New Auto Emissions Regulations

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 20, 2024

On March 20, 2024, Congressman Alex X. Mooney made a strong statement condemning the Biden Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for enacting what he referred to as the "strictest-ever regulations for tailpipe emissions." The new rules, according to Mooney, are perceived as an attempt to phase out gas-powered vehicles and limit Americans' choices in the vehicles they drive.In his criticism, Mooney characterized President Joe Biden's EPA as radical and accused it of overreach. He expressed his concern for West Virginians who heavily rely on gas-powered...

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Congressman Mooney Votes Against Minibus Funding Deal

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, the House of Representatives, with majority Democrat support, passed a thousand-page government funding bill for various departments. However, Congressman Alex X. Mooney took a stand against the funding bill, citing concerns over accountability and spending levels.In his statement regarding his vote against the funding bill, Congressman Mooney expressed his dissatisfaction with the process and the outcomes of the negotiation. He stated, “Once again, Congress is passing a spending plan that was negotiated behind closed doors and fails to hold the...

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Barbour County

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 5, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Barbour County received $288,298 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Harrison County in 2021

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Harrison County received $344,877 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Doddridge County in 2021

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Doddridge County received $1,506 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Marion County rise or fall in 2021?

By NC West Virginia News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Marion County received $222,318 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.