Controversial House Bill Shifts Prosecutorial Power From Counties to State
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
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
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
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
Blanche Grace McCartney
Blanche Grace (Helmick) McCartney, age 99, formerly of 55 Marion Street, Buckhannon, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Serenity Assisted Living where she
State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito
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
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
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
Legislation introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would end statewide standardized testing in both public and private schools.
28 Indicted in Upshur County on Charges Ranging from Drug Offenses to Child Abuse
An Upshur County grand jury returned 28 indictments this week in cases involving allegations that range from violent crimes and sexual offenses to drug