West Virginia Governor Vetoes Loosening School Vaccination Policy West Virginia Governor vetoed bill relaxing school vaccination policies, citing public health risks. Top News · Mar 28, 2024
Caitlin Clark Bids Farewell To Fans After Historic Win Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to victory in NCAA Tournament, expressing gratitude to fans. Her remarkable achievements inspire fans as she prepares for the Swee... Top News · Mar 26, 2024
NCAA Women’s Tournament: West Virginia vs. Iowa, Live Stream, Time, TV Channel On Monday night, the No. 1 Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the No. 8 West Virginia Mountaineers in the second round of the tournament. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 25, 2024
All candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 96 Republican primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Both of the candidates running in the May 14, 2024, Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 96 — Tanner Rogers (R) and Lisa White (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Ballotpedia · Mar 25, 2024
West Virginia Hires Darian Devries As Men's Basketball Coach Darian DeVries, the new men's basketball coach at West Virginia University, brings experience and success to the program. Top News · Mar 25, 2024
West Virginia National Guard Battles Wildfires In Hardy County West Virginia National Guard and community volunteers unite to combat wildfires, Governor declares state of emergency in response to the destruction and im... Top News · Mar 23, 2024
Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia Seven candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia. Two candidates lead in local media attention, endorsements, polling, and fundraising: Jim Justice (R) and Alexander Mooney (R). Ballotpedia · Mar 22, 2024
Potential NCAA Women's Tournament Matchups To Watch Exciting potential matchups in the NCAA Women's Tournament with Louisville possibly facing LSU, Ohio State vs. Duke, and West Virginia vs. Iowa. Top News · Mar 21, 2024
First ballot measure vote to prohibit assisted death, also known as assisted suicide, in a state constitution Welcome to the Wednesday, March 20, Brew. Ballotpedia · Mar 20, 2024
Ohio State baseball goes wild Sunday, takes series at West Virginia That was one heck of a getaway day performance from the Bucks USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2024
Ohio State baseball beats West Virginia to even weekend series Back above .500 #GoBucks USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2024
House Republicans Annual Retreat Sees Low Attendance House Republicans' annual retreat in West Virginia faces low attendance amid internal conflicts, seeking unity and strategic alignment. Top News · Mar 14, 2024
West Virginia will be the first state where voters will decide to prohibit assisted death, also known as assisted suicide, in a state constitution Voters in West Virginia will decide on a constitutional amendment to prohibit people from participating in “the practice of medically assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing of a person.” While several states have voted on ballot measures to allow for assisted death, also known as assisted suicide or aid-in-dying, West… Ballotpedia · Mar 13, 2024
House GOP members — well, some of them — head for the hills - Roll Call After a rocky year, less than half of House Republicans said they would attend a retreat that began Wednesday at a West Virginia resort. Roll Call · Mar 13, 2024
Top News · Mar 10, 2024 West Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Vaccine Exemptions West Virginia's new bill allows exemptions from strict vaccination requirements for certain students, impacting public and private schools.
Top News · Mar 9, 2024 Women In State Legislatures: Challenges And Progress Explore the gender disparity in state legislatures, its implications, and efforts to empower female representation.
Ballotpedia · Mar 8, 2024 Ten candidates are running in West Virginia’s U.S. House primaries—the fewest this decade This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in West Virginia was Jan. 27, 2024.
Ballotpedia · Mar 8, 2024 West Virginia treasurer sends letter to financial institutions over ESG practices West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore (R) sent a letter on February 22, 2024, to six banks—including Citibank, TD Bank, and HSBC—warning that they may be ineligible for contracts with the state in 45 days unless they show that they do not illegally boycott fossil fuel companies.
Top News · Mar 7, 2024 West Virginia Bill Bans Smoking In Vehicles With Children West Virginia is close to banning smoking in vehicles with children to protect their well-being. Legislation passed in the House of Delegates with fines up...
Ballotpedia · Mar 5, 2024 West Virginia treasurer sends letter to financial institutions over ESG practices Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.
Ballotpedia · Mar 1, 2024 West Virginia Senate advances work requirements expansion for SNAP benefits The West Virginia Senate on February 23, 2024, passed Senate Bill 562, which aims to raise the age of able-bodied adults without dependents who must meet work requirements to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the state.
WEKU · Mar 1, 2024 West Virginia Senate passes bill requiring schools show a fetal development video The video is produced by an anti-abortion rights group and has come under fire over questions of scientific accuracy.
Ballotpedia · Feb 29, 2024 West Virginia lawmakers consider bills to reduce unemployment insurance benefits West Virginia lawmakers on February 19, 2024, introduced two bills related to unemployment insurance, proposing to index the length of unemployment insurance benefits to the state’s unemployment rate and reduce the maximum benefit amount in relation to the state’s average weekly wage.
Ballotpedia · Feb 28, 2024 John B. McCuskey (R) and Mike Stuart (R) are running in the Republican primary for West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey (R) and Mike Stuart (R) are running in the Republican primary for West Virginia Attorney General on May 14, 2024. Incumbent Patrick Morrisey (R) is running for governor, leaving the office open.
WEKU · Feb 28, 2024 Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states A new survey maps out support for Christian nationalist views state by state. Those views found most favor in conservative rural states such as Alabama and West Virginia.