State by WV Statewire Harrison County Delegate Race Headed for Recount BRIDGEPORT — West Virginia Freedom Caucus founding member and Delegate Laura Kimble is requesting a recount… May 26, 2026
State by WV Statewire Burkhammer Proposes Bill Regulating Collection Agency Wage Garnishments CHARLESTON — A new bill sponsored by Delegate Adam Burkhammer (R-Lewis) would require debt collection agencies… January 29, 2026
State by WV Statewire Jack Reger Enters Republican Primary for District 11 Senate Race CLARKSBURG — Buckhannon City Councilman and former Upshur County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jack Reger has filed… January 29, 2026
State by WV Statewire Jack Reger Enters Republican Primary for District 11 Senate Race CLARKSBURG — Buckhannon City Councilman and former Upshur County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jack Reger has filed… January 29, 2026
State by WV Statewire John Overington, Fixture of West Virginia Conservative Politics, Dies at 79 MARTINSBURG — John Overington, a pillar of West Virginia’s conservative movement and the state’s longest-serving lawmaker… January 28, 2026
State by WV Statewire House Bill Would Make Mayoral, City Council Elections Partisan Statewide CHARLESTON — A West Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require all city council and… January 28, 2026
State by WV Statewire Army Veteran Joe Earley Launches GOP Primary Challenge Against Senator Ben Queen BRIDGEPORT — Retired Army First Sgt. Joe Earley officially launched his campaign Thursday for the West… January 27, 2026
State by WV Statewire Legal Experts Say West Virginia Anti-Photoshop Bill Copies Unconstitutional California Law CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced by Del. Bill Flanigan (R-Ohio, 4) would impose sweeping regulations on artificial… January 22, 2026
State by WV Statewire Controversial House Bill Shifts Prosecutorial Power From Counties to State CHARLESTON — Del. Gary Howell and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw have introduced legislation that would significantly… January 22, 2026
State by WV Statewire Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced by Sen. Eric Tarr (R-Putnam, 4) would significantly limit when plaintiffs can… January 19, 2026
State by WV Statewire Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons CHARLESTON — Del. Scot Heckert (R-Wood, 13) has introduced legislation that would explicitly restore voting rights… January 19, 2026