Jim Justice says he turned West Virginia’s budget from cow dung to gold. Gov. Morrisey disagrees
When he ended his term as governor to head to the U.S. Senate, Jim Justice assured West Virginians he was leaving the state ...
Lawmakers anxious to get to work in the 2025 Legislative Session
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Legislative session kicks off with new governor and financial questions
The state Senate will gavel in with new leadership. Senator Randy Smith, R-Preston, emerged as the winner to lead that chamber this year. His leadership team will be mostly new, too, including Patrick ...
Marshall reviews federal DEI order as WVU shutters its division amid controversy
West Virginia University announced it would be shutting down its division of diversity, equity and inclusion.The governor applauded the move ...
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Senate president tells new DOT secretary he’s heard good things about him
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Senate President Randy Smith told new state Transportation Secretary Stephen Todd Rumbaugh Tuesday ...
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Morrisey poised to push Legislature for cuts amid long-term budget squeeze
Despite years of flat budgets not keeping up with inflation and criticism the state has chronically underfunded state ...