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ToggleMorrisey Calls for 10% Income Tax Cut, Public Employee Raises in State of the State
January 16, 2026
Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday called for a 10% income tax cut and average pay raises of about 3% for public employees as he
House Bill Seeks to Eliminate Standardized Testing in All Schools
January 16, 2026
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
January 11, 2026
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
Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision
January 7, 2026
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
January 6, 2026
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record, leadership role in the chamber and
Senator Willis Cites Venezuela Crisis in Calling for Military Experience in Congress
January 3, 2026
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
WVGOP Resolution Committee Rejects Open Primary Resolution, Floor Vote Expected
January 3, 2026
A resolution seeking to reopen the West Virginia Republican Primary was introduced Friday in the party’s resolution committee but failed on a 4-3 vote,
Senator Tom Willis Honors Coal Miners Lost in Sago Mine Tragedy 20 Years Ago Today
January 2, 2026
Sen. Tom Willis (R-Berkeley, 15) paid tribute Thursday to the 12 miners who died in the Sago Mine disaster 20 years ago.