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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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Reger Calls for Education Overhaul, Transparency in Bid for State Senate

Casting himself as a political outsider in a three-way Republican primary, Jack Reger on Tuesday outlined an expansive platform for West Virginia’s 11th Senate District during a campaign launch at the Tygart Hotel.

February 18, 2026

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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

Davis Mayor Testifies Before Congress Raising His Concerns Over Project Near Community

The Mayor of Davis traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this month to discuss a local redevelopment

Jack Reger Enters Republican Primary for District 11 Senate Race

CLARKSBURG — Buckhannon City Councilman and former Upshur County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jack Reger has filed to run for the West Virginia State Senate in District 11. He submitted his paperwork Wednesday

January 29, 2026

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John Overington, Fixture of West Virginia Conservative Politics, Dies at 79

MARTINSBURG — John Overington, a pillar of West Virginia’s conservative movement and the state’s longest-serving lawmaker in the House of Delegates, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was 79. Overington devoted

January 28, 2026

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House Bill Would Make Mayoral, City Council Elections Partisan Statewide

CHARLESTON — A West Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require all city council and mayoral elections to be partisan and prevent mayors from being appointed except in the case of

January 28, 2026

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Army Veteran Joe Earley Launches GOP Primary Challenge Against Senator Ben Queen

BRIDGEPORT — Retired Army First Sgt. Joe Earley officially launched his campaign Thursday for the West Virginia Senate in District 12, pledging to bring “true conservative leadership” to Charleston and challenging incumbent

January 27, 2026

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Legal Experts Say West Virginia Anti-Photoshop Bill Copies Unconstitutional California Law

CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced by Del. Bill Flanigan (R-Ohio, 4) would impose sweeping regulations on artificial intelligence-generated, satirical memes, and digitally altered images, a proposal legal experts say is unconstitutional and modeled

January 22, 2026

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Controversial House Bill Shifts Prosecutorial Power From Counties to State

CHARLESTON — Del. Gary Howell and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw have introduced legislation that would significantly restructure prosecutorial authority in West Virginia, a move critics say would erode local control, weaken voter

January 22, 2026

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Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits

CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced by Sen. Eric Tarr (R-Putnam, 4) would significantly limit when plaintiffs can recover damages for future medical monitoring in civil lawsuits, drawing criticism from consumer and labor advocates

January 19, 2026

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Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons

CHARLESTON — Del. Scot Heckert (R-Wood, 13) has introduced legislation that would explicitly restore voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies once they are released from incarceration. Del. Heckert introduced House Bill

January 19, 2026

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Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender

CHARLESTON — Sen. Patricia Rucker (R-Jefferson, 16) has introduced legislation that would recognize gold and silver as legal tender in the state and establish a framework for their use in private and

January 19, 2026

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State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito

CLARKSBURG — Republican state Sen. Tom Willis formally entered the race for U.S. Senate, filing his candidacy with the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office and immediately drawing a sharp contrast with

January 18, 2026

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