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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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February 23, 2026

Senator Willis Announces Judiciary Committee to Hold Listening Session on Child Welfare Issues

The West Virginia Senate Committee on the Judiciary will host a special listening session on child welfare and Child Protective Services on Monday, February 23.

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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.

Senator Rose Introduces Bill Removing Special Tax Treatment for Wind Turbines

Sen. Chris Rose (R-Monongalia, 2) has introduced legislation aimed at changing how wind power projects are taxed in West Virginia, arguing the measure would create a more equitable energy tax structure.

February 26, 2026

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Tom Willis Visits Weirton at Closed Cleveland-Cliffs, Calls for Tougher Trade Enforcement

Tom Willis, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, visited the site of the former Cleveland-Cliffs plant in Weirton, calling for stronger federal trade enforcement and economic policies aimed at protecting domestic manufacturing

February 24, 2026

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Tito Ortiz Touts Faith, Family and Traditional Values at Raleigh County GOP Dinner

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz urged West Virginians to stand firm in their conservative values Saturday night as he delivered the keynote address at the Raleigh County Republicans’ Lincoln Day

February 22, 2026

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Governor Morrisey Criticizes House Finance Chairman Over Tax Cuts, School Choice

Gov. Patrick Morrisey criticized House Finance Chairman Del. Vernon Criss (R-Wood, 12) on Thursday, questioning the lawmaker’s stance on tax cuts and school choice in a post on social media.

February 20, 2026

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Proposed House Finance Bill Would Reshape West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program

Lawmakers are considering a House Finance bill that would make major changes to West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship Program, and the proposal is drawing debate over the future of school choice in the

February 20, 2026

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Reger Calls for Education Overhaul, Transparency in Bid for State Senate

Casting himself as a political outsider in a three-way Republican primary, Jack Reger on Tuesday outlined an expansive platform for West Virginia’s 11th Senate District during a campaign launch at the Tygart

February 18, 2026

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Delegate Ellington Introduces Bill on Chronic Absenteeism, Ends Truancy as Status Offense

House Bill 4656 would make sweeping changes to how West Virginia handles chronic absenteeism, shifting the focus from punishment to intervention and formally ending truancy as a status offense.

February 17, 2026

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House Bill Would Let Businesses File Reports Every Two Years Instead of Every Year

A bill that would change business filing requirements from annual to biennial for many companies doing business in West Virginia is moving through the Legislature, with Republican lawmakers saying the change could

February 16, 2026

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Senator Helton Introduces Bill to Protect Whistleblowers in Opioid Treatment Programs

Sen. Brian Helton (R-Fayette, 9) has introduced legislation aimed at safeguarding whistleblowers who report unethical practices in West Virginia’s clinical inpatient medical centers and opioid treatment programs.

February 11, 2026

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West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland

A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow the state to enter driver license reciprocity agreements with foreign countries, including the Republic of Ireland.

February 9, 2026

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