State Election Commission Rules on Candidate Eligibility Challenges for 2026 General Election
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Kris Warner announced Thursday that the State Election Commission has issued decisions on three candidate‑eligibility challenges filed ahead of the 2026 General Election. The SEC reconvened an earlier meeting to review written requests seeking to disqualify Tyler Bowen, candidate for House District 27; David Tabb, candidate for Jefferson County […]
Governor Morrisey Announces $3 Million Grant to Support West Virginia VOAD’s Disaster Recovery Work
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced a $3 million grant from the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund to West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, known as WV VOAD, to support statewide disaster recovery efforts and help address unmet needs for families impacted by infrastructure failures and natural disasters. The grant will be distributed […]
Attorney General McCuskey Leads 21-State Coalition Urging EPA to Streamline NEPA Reviews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 21 states in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to revise how the agency conducts environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act. In a letter submitted to the EPA, the states argue that NEPA — enacted in 1970 […]
Legislative Leaders Unveil 20-Year Plan for Responsible Data Center Development in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey, joined by Senate President Randy Smith, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, and leaders from the West Virginia Department of Commerce, announced a unified legislative and executive strategy Thursday aimed at guiding the state’s long-term approach to hyperscale data center development. The West Virginia Responsible Data Center Development Plan, built on […]
State Awards More Than $2.1 Million to Strengthen Child Advocacy Centers Across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced more than $2.1 million in grant funding to support 22 Child Advocacy Center projects across West Virginia, strengthening the state’s multidisciplinary response to child abuse and neglect. The Child Advocacy Center Grant Program, administered by the Justice and Community Services Section of the West Virginia Division of […]
Democratic Candidate Anderson, Independents, and Write‑Ins Now Vying for House Seat After Pritt’s Withdrawal
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The race for West Virginia’s 50th Delegate District has shifted dramatically following former Delegate Elliott Pritt’s withdrawal from the November ballot. With Pritt officially removed, Republicans are barred from naming a replacement candidate, due to a 2024 state law preventing parties from filling vacancies created by withdrawal. Pritt, who resigned his House […]
Prince Depot Suggested for Consideration as National Historic Landmark
PRINCE, W.Va. (WVNS) — A longtime piece of New River Gorge history may soon receive national recognition. The Prince Depot — the first passenger depot to open in the New River Gorge — is being pushed for consideration as a National Historic Landmark, thanks to the efforts of a local advocate. For more than 80 […]
Federal Court Strikes Down Firearm Registration Rules, Delivering Major Win for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a major legal victory Wednesday after a federal judge struck down key firearm registration regulations under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The ruling, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, declares that federal requirements to register short‑barreled rifles, short‑barreled shotguns, silencers, and […]
Pritt Withdraws from General Election Ballot; GOP Cannot Replace Candidate Under WV Law
Charleston, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner announced Wednesday that former Delegate David Elliott Pritt has formally withdrawn his candidacy for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The Secretary of State’s Office received Pritt’s notarized withdrawal statement this afternoon, meeting the statutory deadline of August 11, 2026, outlined in W. Va. Code […]
$4.5 Million in Expedited Federal Disaster Assistance headed to Lewis and Upshur Counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Monday that President Donald J. Trump has approved West Virginia’s request for expedited Individual Assistance following the devastating floods that began July 21. The approval immediately unlocks a minimum of $4.5 million in federal aid for eligible residents in Lewis and Upshur counties, with additional counties still under […]