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Governor Morrisey signs Baylea’s Law in Beckley
by Caleb Pearl (WOAY-TV) on May 8, 2026Baylea's Law increases penalties for DUI resulting in death in West Virginia.
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps
by Micah Leith (WOAY-TV) on May 8, 2026RICHMOND, VA (AP) – The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide […]
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Senator Justice Joins Morgantown Firefighters in Support of No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
by WV Daily News (West Virginia Daily News) on May 7, 2026MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) – Senator Jim Justice joined Morgantown firefighters and Professional Fire Fighters of West Virginia (PFFWV) officials at Northside Fire Station to discuss his bill, the […]
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Governor Morrisey Signs Domestic Violence Prevention Act Strengthening Protections for Victims
by WV Daily News (West Virginia Daily News) on May 7, 2026Charleston, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey signed the Joanna Phillips Domestic Violence Prevention Act, legislation that strengthens protections for victims, increases penalties for […]
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Governor Morrisey Announces West Virginia Joins “A Home for Every Child” Initiative with HHS
by WV Daily News (West Virginia Daily News) on May 7, 2026CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey joined Assistant Secretary Alex Adams of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to […]
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14th Senate District primary remains three-way battle with Harman still on the ballot
by Daniel Woods (WV MetroNews) on May 7, 2026Election Day is Tuesday. The post 14th Senate District primary remains three-way battle with Harman still on the ballot appeared first on WV MetroNews.
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‘Office of Entrepreneurship’ created after Morrisey cuts 24 state boards
by By Matthew Young myoung@hdmediallc.com (www.wvgazettemail.com - RSS Results in news/legislative_session of type article) on March 27, 2026Since taking office on Jan. 13, 2025, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has repeatedly stated his goal to “shrink the size and scope” of state government. The governor’s pursuit of that goal continued with […]
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WV’s artificial food dye ban still blocked by judge; bill to address it died in Senate
by By Amelia Ferrell Knisely West Virginia Watch (www.wvgazettemail.com - RSS Results in news/legislative_session of type article) on March 26, 2026A GOP-backed bill meant to make changes to West Virginia's ban on certain colorful artificial dyes failed to make it to the governor’s desk this year. For now, the food dye ban – one of the first […]
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More local control loss, conflict-of-interest concerns loom in WV data center fight
by By Mike Tony mtony@hdmediallc.com (www.wvgazettemail.com - RSS Results in news/legislative_session of type article) on March 21, 2026West Virginians told the state government they wanted less of a threat of data centers pervading their neighborhoods and more control over their backyards. Instead, the legislative session that ended […]
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How Legislature, in 2026 session, addressed (and didn't) WV's challenges
by By Tre Spencer and Henry Culvyhouse Mountain State Spotlight (www.wvgazettemail.com - RSS Results in news/legislative_session of type article) on March 21, 2026Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that the 2026 legislative session was the second session of the 87th Legislature.
