New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Morrisey Highlights Session Successes, Sees Opportunity For More
In his first press conference since the end of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Patrick Morrisey chose to focus on the successes of his priorities -- and goals ahead.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Leaders Celebrate Hope Scholarship For All
As of Monday, the Hope Scholarship is available to every child in the state without having been enrolled in public school first, greatly expanding the number of eligible recipients.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUniversal Eligibility For Hope Scholarship Begins
Previously, the state’s school voucher program required students to be enrolled in public school for at least 45 days to be approved.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRatepayer Rights, State Budget Bills And A Public Listening Session, At The Legislature This Week
On The Legislature This Week, ratepayers advocate for their rights, while lawmakers chip away at the state's budget for the next fiscal year.
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Narrowed Hope Scholarship Bill Clears House Finance Committee
The bill changed from a limitation on the Hope Scholarship program to a modification of the funds' distribution schedule.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDistrust Hampers Flood Recovery Efforts In Wyoming County, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, volunteers in Wyoming County have found families recovering from last year's floods are unwilling to declare the damage to their homes. And the latest from the state legislature.
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