Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender
CHARLESTON — Sen. Patricia Rucker (R-Jefferson, 16) has introduced legislation that would recognize gold and silver as legal tender in the state and establish…
State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito
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…
Governor Appoints Beckley Pastor John Jordan to House of Delegates Seat
CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday selected Beckley pastor John K. Jordan to fill the vacancy in the West Virginia House of Delegates…
Toby Heaney Announces Candidacy for West Virginia State Senate in District 2
CLARKSBURG — Toby Heaney officially filed paperwork at the Secretary of State’s Clarksburg Office to run for the West Virginia State Senate, representing District…
Morrisey Calls for 10% Income Tax Cut, Public Employee Raises in State of the State
CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday called for a 10% income tax cut and average pay raises of about 3% for public employees…
House Bill Seeks to Eliminate Standardized Testing in All Schools
CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would end statewide standardized testing in both public and private schools. House Bill…
WVGOP Rejects Effort to Reopen Primaries After Procedural Dispute, Illegitimate Appointments
CHARLESTON — An effort to reopen the West Virginia Republican Party’s closed primaries for the 2026 election failed Saturday after a contentious State Executive…
Senator Helton Says Opening GOP Primaries Would Weaken Grassroot Conservative Voices
MT. HOPE — A Republican state senator is voicing opposition to reopening West Virginia’s GOP primary elections, warning that doing so could weaken the…
Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision
CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary elections. Manchin…
West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection
GRAFTON — West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record, leadership role in the…