Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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FOIA Bill Passes House
A controversial bill that some say reduces transparency in government was considered today in the House of Delegates. The bill affects journalists as well as researchers and members of the public who want access to information. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDel. Steele Loses Judiciary Chair Assignment Weeks After Police Are Called To His Home
State House leadership removed Delegate Brandon Steel, a Republican from Raleigh County, from a powerful committee position Friday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIncoming House Judiciary Chair Absent On Opening Day After Wife’s 911 Call
Two days before Christmas, the wife of Del. Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh, hid in the bathroom with her three children and dialed 911. Once the call connected, she said in the now leaked call that Steele wa...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLegislature Verifies Election Results, Senate Elects New President
The West Virginia Legislature convened for one day to swear in legislators, and elect both House and Senate leadership.
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Delegate Roger Hanshaw Elected 58th House Speaker
The House of Delegates has selected Del. Roger Hanshaw as the chamber’s new presiding officer. Hanshaw took the podium over the Democrats’ choice, House…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDel. Hanshaw Wins House GOP Nomination for Speaker, Full Chamber Votes Wednesday
Republican members of the West Virginia House of Delegates have decided on Del. Roger Hanshaw as their nominee for Speaker.The majority party caucused for…
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