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Senator Helton Introduces Bill to Protect Whistleblowers in Opioid Treatment Programs

CHARLESTON — Sen. Brian Helton (R-Fayette, 9) has introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding whistleblowers who report unethical practices in West Virginia’s clinical inpatient medical centers and opioid treatment programs. The proposed Whistleblower

February 11, 2026

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Senator Capito Encourages Data Center Expansion Efforts in West Virginia

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) said Thursday she is encouraged by recent developments involving companies exploring data center projects in West Virginia, while emphasizing the need for early communication with local communities.

April 21, 2026

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Tom Willis Criticizes Capito Over Coal Funding in West Virginia

State Senator and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Willis slammed U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Monday,

West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland

CHARLESTON — A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow the state

Senator Capito Officially Declares 2026 Re-Election Run with Video Announcement

WASHINGTON — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito announced Monday that she will seek a third-term in the U.S. Senate, launching her 2026 campaign with a video. Capito, 72, is the fourth-highest-ranking member of

December 16, 2025

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Raleigh County Judge Todd Kirby Announces Bid for Late Justice Armstead’s Supreme Court Seat

BECKLEY — Raleigh County Circuit Judge Todd Kirby announced Monday that he will seek election to fill the unexpired term of the late West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead. Kirby said

December 8, 2025

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Trump Meets Andrew Wolfe’s Family, Calls Injured Guardsman a ‘Fantastic American Patriot’

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday praised the family of West Virginia National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, who was critically injured during last week’s attack in Washington D.C., saying he met with

December 5, 2025

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Senator Tom Willis Named Chairman of West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee

CHARLESTON — Sen. Tom Willis (R-Berkeley, 15), has been appointed chairman of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate President Randy Smith (R-Preston, 14) announced Monday. The appointment takes effect immediately. The chairmanship

December 3, 2025

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