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Contour to maintain flights during government shutdown

WILLIAMSTOWN — The airline providing federally subsidized service at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport plans to continue flights during the government shutdown, even though funding could run out after Sunday. Officials with Contour Airlines released a statement Monday evening ...

Moore Capito, Harvey, Stuart confirmed by U.S. Senate for Trump appointments

CHARLESTON – Three West Virginians, including one current state senator and one former lawmaker, will take positions in the federal government months after the nominations by President Donald Trump as the federal government remains shut down. In a 51-47 vote Tuesday evening, the U.S. Senate ...

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been long-standing policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White ...

UPDATE: Contour to maintain flights during government shutdown

UPDATE: After the deadline for the print edition Monday night, Contour Airlines CEO Matt Chaifetz provided a statement, saying Contour will maintain its full flight schedule during the shutdown. "Contour Airlines recognizes the vital nature of the air service we have been entrusted to ...

West Virginia lawmakers briefed on Medicaid changes from Big Beautiful Bill

CHARLESTON — As members of the West Virginia Legislature consider impacts to the next general revenue budget from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, a state official laid out how that bill will affect Medicaid programs. Cynthia Beane, commissioner of the Bureau for Medical ...