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House Bill Would Let Businesses File Reports Every Two Years Instead of Every Year

February 16, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — A bill that would change business filing requirements from annual to biennial for many companies doing business in West Virginia is moving through the Legislature, with Republican lawmakers saying the change could reduce regulatory burdens. House Bill 4546, sponsored by Del. Vernon Criss (R-Wood, 12), and three other Republican delegates, was introduced Jan. 19 […]

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Senator Helton Introduces Bill to Protect Whistleblowers in Opioid Treatment Programs

February 11, 2026 WV Statewire

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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 Protection Fund Act, outlined in Senate Bill 212, would establish a special, interest-bearing fund within the state treasury to support public awareness campaigns […]

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West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland

February 9, 2026 WV Statewire

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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) was filed January 20 and referred to the Committee on Government Organization. The legislation would […]

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West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland

February 9, 2026 WV Statewire

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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) was filed January 20 and referred to the Committee on Government Organization. The legislation would […]

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Del. Chuck Horst Introduces Bill to Restore Jury Rights for Expunged Felons in West Virginia

February 9, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — A new bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow individuals with expunged felony convictions to serve on juries in the state. House Bill 4098, sponsored by Del. Chuck Horst (R–Berkeley, 95) and 11 co-sponsors, was filed January 14 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation would amend […]

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West Virginia Joins Multistate Settlements Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing

February 8, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced Tuesday that the state has joined dozens of others in reaching $17.85 million in settlements with two prescription drug companies accused of illegally raising the prices of generic medications. The agreements involve Lannett Company Inc. and Bausch Health US LLC and Bausch Health Americas Inc., which […]

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House Bill on Foreign-Funded Ballot Advocacy Raises Concerns for Catholic and Antisemitism-Focused Groups

February 3, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — A bill advancing in the West Virginia Legislature would prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to or participating in state and local ballot measure campaigns, while imposing new certification, enforcement and litigation requirements on organizations involved in election-related activity. The proposal, House Bill 4522, creates a new section of state election law banning foreign-backed […]

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West Virginia Bill Would Require Absentee Ballots to Arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day

February 3, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — A bill introduced in the House of Delegates would tighten the deadline for counting absentee ballots mailed to county clerks. House Bill 4600, sponsored by Del. Rick Hillenbrand (R-Hampshire, 88), amends state law governing absentee voting to require that mailed absentee ballots be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to […]

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Capito Signals Willingness to Defund ICE, Prioritize Only Violent Criminal Deportations

February 2, 2026 WV Statewire

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PARKERSBURG — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) said Wednesday she is open to limiting funding and authority for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while Congress works to finalize a federal spending package, according a report from The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Capito made the comments during a press call ahead of a test vote […]

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Burkhammer Proposes Bill Regulating Collection Agency Wage Garnishments

January 29, 2026 WV Statewire

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CHARLESTON — A new bill sponsored by Delegate Adam Burkhammer (R-Lewis) would require debt collection agencies in West Virginia to give workers advance notice before garnishing wages and provide monthly statements showing balances owed. Burkhammer House Bill 4382, filed for consideration in the 2026 legislative session, seeks to amend the state code to ensure that […]

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