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ToggleControversial House Bill Shifts Prosecutorial Power From Counties to State
January 22, 2026
Del. Gary Howell and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw have introduced legislation that would significantly restructure prosecutorial authority in West Virginia, a move critics say
Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits
January 19, 2026
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
Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons
January 19, 2026
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
Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
January 19, 2026
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
State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito
January 19, 2026
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
Toby Heaney Announces Candidacy for West Virginia State Senate in District 2
January 16, 2026
Toby Heaney officially filed paperwork at the Secretary of State’s Clarksburg Office to run for the West Virginia State Senate, representing District 2.
Morrisey 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.