State by WV Statewire Republican Voter Registration Continues to Grow in West Virginia CHARLESTON— Republican voter registration increased in West Virginia during March while Democratic registration continued to decline,… April 8, 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
State by WV Statewire 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… January 19, 2026
State by WV Statewire 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… January 19, 2026
State by WV Statewire 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… January 16, 2026
State by WV Statewire 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… January 16, 2026