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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

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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Toby Heaney Announces Candidacy for West Virginia State Senate in District 2

CLARKSBURG — Toby Heaney officially filed paperwork at the Secretary of State’s Clarksburg Office to run for the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 2. Speaking at a press conference following his

January 16, 2026

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Morrisey Calls for 10% Income Tax Cut, Public Employee Raises in State of the State

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday called for a 10% income tax cut and average pay raises of about 3% for public employees as he delivered his first State of the

January 16, 2026

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House Bill Seeks to Eliminate Standardized Testing in All Schools

CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would end statewide standardized testing in both public and private schools. House Bill 4077, sponsored by Del. Kathie Crouse, was introduced

January 16, 2026

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WVGOP Rejects Effort to Reopen Primaries After Procedural Dispute, Illegitimate Appointments

CHARLESTON — An effort to reopen the West Virginia Republican Party’s closed primaries for the 2026 election failed Saturday after a contentious State Executive Committee meeting marked by procedural challenges, disputed committee

January 11, 2026

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Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision

CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary elections. Manchin made his case as Republican Party leaders prepare

January 7, 2026

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West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection

GRAFTON — West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record, leadership role in the chamber and focus on issues affecting rural communities.

January 6, 2026

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Senator Willis Cites Venezuela Crisis in Calling for Military Experience in Congress

CHARLESTON — U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen. Tom Willis (R) drew attention to the absence of military backgrounds within West Virginia’s congressional delegation during a period of growing international security concerns.

January 3, 2026

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