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Ben Fields: The childish nature of the Legislature (ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä)
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Ben Fields: The childish nature of the Legislature (ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä)

  • bfields
  • Updated Jun 19, 2025

Sometimes, we say lawmakers act like children, and it seems a valid criticism. But have we ever considered that's an insult to some children? 

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WV Supreme Court enacts statewide hiring freeze for judicial employees
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WV Supreme Court enacts statewide hiring freeze for judicial employees

  • By Ashley Perham aperham@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Jun 13, 2025

A statewide hiring freeze of West Virginia court employees was implemented by the Supreme Court last week, according to a memo from Keith Hoov…

WV Legislature may be called for PEIA special session in 'mid to late July'
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WV Legislature may be called for PEIA special session in 'mid to late July'

  • By Lori Kersey West Virginia Watch
  • Updated Jun 9, 2025

While West Virginia employees prepare for their health insurance to take up more of their paychecks this summer, a special session may be comi…

Hoppy Kercheval: Lawmakers shouldn't micromanage education (ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä)
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Hoppy Kercheval: Lawmakers shouldn't micromanage education (ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä)

  • Updated Apr 25, 2025

Traditionally, Republican and conservative philosophies about education have centered on local control and parental rights. Those views fit wi…

WV Senate sends industry-backed move to allow increased water pollution to governor
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WV Senate sends industry-backed move to allow increased water pollution to governor

  • By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Apr 16, 2025

The West Virginia Senate has sent to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s desk industry-backed legislation that would allow increased water pollution.

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Senate bill would overturn local anti-discrimination ordinances in WV cities
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Senate bill would overturn local anti-discrimination ordinances in WV cities

  • By Amelia Ferrell Knisely West Virginia Watch
  • Updated Mar 27, 2025

Anti-discrimination ordinances would be overturned in dozens of West Virginia cities, according to a bill passed Monday by the Senate.

House OKs ‘freedom from leg cramps’ bill to allow WV motorcyclists to stand while driving
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House OKs ‘freedom from leg cramps’ bill to allow WV motorcyclists to stand while driving

  • By Amelia Ferrell Knisely West Virginia Watch
  • Updated Apr 10, 2025

Motorcyclists would be able to stand up while operating their vehicle, according to a bill that passed the House of Delegates Wednesday.

Statehouse beat: The devolution of the West Virginia Legislature
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Statehouse beat: The devolution of the West Virginia Legislature

  • By Phil Kabler
  • Updated Mar 24, 2025

With this being my 36th regular legislative session, I would have hoped that the Legislature as a body would have evolved over the years, beco…

Former WVSP trooper federally charged with child pornography offense
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Former WVSP trooper federally charged with child pornography offense

  • By Ashley Perham aperham@hdmediallc.com
  • Updated Mar 21, 2025

Kenneth McCord, a former West Virginia State Police sergeant, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of receiving and attempting to receive child …

Tina Christian: Water quality bill affects everyone (ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä)
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Tina Christian: Water quality bill affects everyone (ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä)

  • By Tina Christian
  • Mar 19, 2025

I live in Wyoming County, in a small community called Wolfpen. Around Feb. 16, 2023, my husband, Jamie, noticed water pooling in our backyard …

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