The Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia has launched an investigation into Waste Management of West Virginia following a complaint from Delegate Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha. Shamblin stated that he has received…
Joe Manchin Joins Board of Federal Fiscal Policy Organization
Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has been appointed to the board of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a non-partisan group focused on fiscal policy and government spending. The organization…
Calipari Supports West Virginia’s NCAA Lawsuit: ‘I’d Hug the Governor’
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced an investigation into the NCAA Selection Committee’s decision to exclude the Mountaineers from the 2025 NCAA Tournament, calling it an injustice. Speaking at a press…
House Passes Bill Permitting Motorcyclists to Stand While Riding
Motorcyclists in West Virginia may soon have the legal right to stand upright on their bikes while traveling on state roads. The West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 2752 on…
New Data Center Bill in WV Contains Benefits for Coal Sector
A new bill aimed at attracting data centers to West Virginia could also impose changes on coal-fired power plants, potentially raising electricity rates for consumers. House Bill 2014, introduced on Tuesday with…
WV Lawmakers Push Tougher Sentences Amid Statewide Drug Crisis
Betty Hunter was just 12 years old when her mother introduced her to painkillers. Over the years, her substance use escalated—from prescription opioids to heroin and, eventually, fentanyl. By the time she…
West Virginia Vaccine Bill Removes Religious Exemptions, Expands Medical Relief
West Virginia lawmakers have been debating significant changes to a proposed bill regarding school vaccination exemptions, shifting its original intent. The House Health and Human Resources Committee recently amended the bill, removing…
WV Senate Bill Draws Criticism Over Potential Water Quality Risks
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A recently passed bill in the West Virginia Senate is drawing strong criticism from environmental advocates, who argue it could put the state’s drinking water at risk. Senate Bill…