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Coal miner dies after accident at Wyoming County mine

December 19, 2025

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Coal miner dies after accident at Wyoming County mine

CHARLESTON — A coal miner died following an accident at the Lower War Eagle mine in Wyoming County, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday. In a statement, Morrisey expressed condolences to the miner’s

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Senator Tom Willis Named Chairman of West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee

CHARLESTON — Sen. Tom Willis (R-Berkeley, 15), has been appointed chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate President Randy Smith (R-Preston, 14) announced Monday. The appointment takes effect immediately. The chairmanship became vacant after former Judiciary Chair Mike Stuart left

December 3, 2025

Raleigh County Judge Todd Kirby Announces Bid for Late Justice Armstead’s Supreme Court Seat

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BECKLEY — Raleigh County Circuit Judge Todd Kirby announced Monday that he will seek election to fill the unexpired term of the late West

Trump Meets Andrew Wolfe’s Family, Calls Injured Guardsman a ‘Fantastic American Patriot’

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday praised the family of West Virginia National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, who was critically injured during last week’s

Army Veteran Joe Earley Launches GOP Primary Challenge Against Senator Ben Queen

January 27, 2026

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BRIDGEPORT — Retired Army First Sgt. Joe Earley officially launched his campaign Thursday for the West Virginia Senate in District 12, pledging to bring “true conservative leadership” to Charleston and challenging incumbent

Army Veteran Joe Earley Launches GOP Primary Challenge Against Senator Ben Queen

January 27, 2026

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Legal Experts Say West Virginia Anti-Photoshop Bill Copies Unconstitutional California Law

January 22, 2026

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CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced by Del. Bill Flanigan (R-Ohio, 4) would impose sweeping regulations on artificial intelligence-generated, satirical memes, and digitally altered images, a proposal legal experts say is unconstitutional and modeled

Controversial House Bill Shifts Prosecutorial Power From Counties to State

January 22, 2026

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CHARLESTON — 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

Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits

January 19, 2026

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CHARLESTON — 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

Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons

January 19, 2026

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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

Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender

January 19, 2026

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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

State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito

January 19, 2026

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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

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

January 16, 2026

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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

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

January 16, 2026

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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

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Coal miner dies after accident at Wyoming County mine

Senator Tom Willis Named Chairman of West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee

Raleigh County Judge Todd Kirby Announces Bid for Late Justice Armstead’s Supreme Court Seat

Trump Meets Andrew Wolfe’s Family, Calls Injured Guardsman a ‘Fantastic American Patriot’

Army Veteran Joe Earley Launches GOP Primary Challenge Against Senator Ben Queen

Army Veteran Joe Earley Launches GOP Primary Challenge Against Senator Ben Queen

Legal Experts Say West Virginia Anti-Photoshop Bill Copies Unconstitutional California Law

Controversial House Bill Shifts Prosecutorial Power From Counties to State

Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits

Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons

Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender

State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito

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

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

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