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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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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 to enter driver license reciprocity agreements with foreign countries, including the Republic of Ireland. House Bill 4577, sponsored by Del. Michael Hornby (R-Berkeley, 93)

February 9, 2026

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Delegate Ellington Introduces Bill on Chronic Absenteeism, Ends Truancy as Status Offense

House Bill 4656 would make sweeping changes to how West Virginia handles chronic absenteeism, shifting the

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

Senator Rose Introduces Bill Removing Special Tax Treatment for Wind Turbines

Sen. Chris Rose (R-Monongalia, 2) has introduced legislation aimed at changing how wind power projects are taxed in West Virginia, arguing the measure would create a more equitable energy tax structure.

February 26, 2026

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Tom Willis Visits Weirton at Closed Cleveland-Cliffs, Calls for Tougher Trade Enforcement

Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, visited the site of the former Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Weirton, calling for stronger federal trade enforcement and economic policies aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing

February 24, 2026

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Senator Willis Announces Judiciary Committee to Hold Listening Session on Child Welfare Issues

The West Virginia Senate Committee on the Judiciary will host a special listening session on child welfare and Child Protective Services on Monday, February 23.

February 23, 2026

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Tito Ortiz Touts Faith, Family and Traditional Values at Raleigh County GOP Dinner

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz urged West Virginians to stand firm in their conservative values Saturday night as he delivered the keynote address at the Raleigh County Republicans’ Lincoln Day

February 22, 2026

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Governor Morrisey Criticizes House Finance Chairman Over Tax Cuts, School Choice

Gov. Patrick Morrisey criticized House Finance Chairman Del. Vernon Criss (R-Wood, 12) on Thursday, questioning the lawmaker’s stance on tax cuts and school choice in a post on social media.

February 20, 2026

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Proposed House Finance Bill Would Reshape West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program

Lawmakers are considering a House Finance bill that would make major changes to West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program, and the proposal is drawing debate over the future of school choice in the

February 20, 2026

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House Bill Would Let Businesses File Reports Every Two Years Instead of Every Year

CHARLESTON — A bill that would change business filing requirements from annual to biennial for many companies doing business in West Virginia is moving through the Legislature, with Republican lawmakers saying the change

February 16, 2026

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Del. Chuck Horst Introduces Bill to Restore Jury Rights for Expunged Felons in West Virginia

CHARLESTON — A new bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow individuals with expunged felony convictions to serve on juries in the state. House Bill 4098, sponsored by

February 9, 2026

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West Virginia Joins Multistate Settlements Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced Tuesday that the state has joined dozens of others in reaching $17.85 million in settlements with two prescription drug companies accused of illegally

February 8, 2026

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House Bill on Foreign-Funded Ballot Advocacy Raises Concerns for Catholic and Antisemitism-Focused Groups

CHARLESTON — A bill advancing in the West Virginia Legislature would prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to or participating in state and local ballot measure campaigns, while imposing new certification, enforcement and

February 3, 2026

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