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Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons

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 to individuals convicted of
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Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender

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 as legal tender in the state
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State Senator Tom Willis Files U.S. Senate Bid, Challenges Capito

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 candidacy with the West Virginia Secretary of
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Toby Heaney Announces Candidacy for West Virginia State Senate in District 2

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 for the West Virginia State Senate,
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Morrisey Calls for 10% Income Tax Cut, Public Employee Raises in State of the State

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 pay raises of about 3% for public employees as he
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House Bill Seeks to Eliminate Standardized Testing in All Schools

House Bill Seeks to Eliminate Standardized Testing in All Schools

CHARLESTON — Legislation introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would end statewide standardized testing in both public and private
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WVGOP Rejects Effort to Reopen Primaries After Procedural Dispute, Illegitimate Appointments

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

CHARLESTON — An effort to reopen the West Virginia Republican Party’s closed primaries for the 2026 election failed Saturday after a contentious
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Del. Coop-Gonzalez Warns Reopening Primaries Would Undermine Conservative Values in West Virginia

ELKINS — Del. Elias Coop-Gonzalez (R) is pushing back against renewed efforts to reopen the Republican Party’s primary elections, warning that
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Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision

Manchin Presses WVGOP to Reopen Republican Primaries as Party Weighs Decision

CHARLESTON — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin is pleading with West Virginia Republicans to allow independent voters to participate in GOP primary
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West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection

West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor Announces Bid for Reelection

GRAFTON — West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Jay Taylor announced he is seeking reelection, pointing to his conservative voting record,
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Walz to Address Political Future as Reports Say He Will Exit 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race

Walz to Address Political Future as Reports Say He Will Exit 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Race

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, according to a political insider
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Senator Willis Cites Venezuela Crisis in Calling for Military Experience in Congress

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
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