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January 16, 2026

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.

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January 19, 2026

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 incarceration.

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January 11, 2026

WVGOP Rejects Effort to Reopen Primaries After Procedural Dispute, Illegitimate Appointments

An effort to reopen the West Virginia Republican Party’s closed primaries for the 2026 election failed Saturday after a contentious State Executive Committee meeting marked by procedural challenges, disputed committee appointments 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.

January 16, 2026

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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 delivered his first State of the State address

January 16, 2026

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Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision

Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary elections.

January 7, 2026

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West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection

West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record, leadership role in the chamber and focus on issues affecting rural communities.

January 6, 2026

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Senator Willis Cites Venezuela Crisis in Calling for Military Experience in Congress

CHARLESTON — U.S. Senate candidate and state Sen. Tom Willis (R) drew attention to the absence of military backgrounds within West Virginia’s congressional delegation during a period of growing international security concerns.

January 3, 2026

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WVGOP Resolution Committee Rejects Open Primary Resolution, Floor Vote Expected

CHARLESTON — A resolution seeking to reopen the West Virginia Republican Primary was introduced Friday in the party’s resolution committee but failed on a 4-3 vote, leaving limited options for any change

January 2, 2026

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Senator Tom Willis Honors Coal Miners Lost in Sago Mine Tragedy 20 Years Ago Today

CHARLESTON — Sen. Tom Willis (R-Berkeley, 15) paid tribute Thursday to the 12 miners who died in the Sago Mine disaster 20 years ago. He serves as chairman of the West Virginia

January 2, 2026

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20 Years After Sago Mine Disaster, 12 West Virginians Remembered

SAGO — Twenty years ago today, an explosion and collapse at the Sago Mine in Upshur County trapped 13 miners underground, resulting in the deaths of 12. Only one miner survived the

January 2, 2026

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Haley Bunn to Serve as West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice During Leadership Transition

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court will enter 2026 with new leadership as Justice Haley Bunn takes over as chief justice for an extended 18-month term beginning Jan. 1, a move

January 1, 2026

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West Virginia Leads Nation in Households Reporting No Income, Data Shows

West Virginia has the highest percentage of households reporting no annual income in the nation, according to data released Friday. An analysis by Visual Capitalist, a digital publisher that compiles global statistical

January 1, 2026

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