Toby Heaney Announces Candidacy for West Virginia State Senate in District 2
Toby Heaney officially filed paperwork at the Secretary of State’s Clarksburg Office to run for the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 2.
Controversial House Bill Shifts Prosecutorial Power From Counties to State
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 authority and centralize power in state offices.
Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits
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 who say it could restrict access to early disease detection.
Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons
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.
Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
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 public transactions.
State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito
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 incumbent Sen. Shelley Moore Capito during remarks in Clarksburg.
Morrisey Calls for 10% Income Tax Cut, Public Employee Raises in State of the State
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 State address of the 2026 legislative session.
House Bill Seeks to Eliminate Standardized Testing in All Schools
Legislation introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would end statewide standardized testing in both public and private schools.
WVGOP Rejects Effort to Reopen Primaries After Procedural Dispute, Illegitimate Appointments
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 appointments and vocal objections from party members.
Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary elections.
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection
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.
