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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W.Va. Democrats Call For Justice Ethics Investigation
Following claims that Sen. Jim Justice told debtors he had influence over state court judges in West Virginia, the state Democratic Party is calling for an ethics investigation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMany W.Va. Leaders Support Attack On Iran
Most West Virginia leaders have expressed support for the U.S.-led attack on Iran over the weekend, which led to the death of the nation's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Completes Action On 5 Bills, Passes More Election Bills
With just three weeks left in the 2026 legislative session, the list of completed bills is getting longer. And many of them are focused on election reforms.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUpdated Absentee Ballot Deadline Poised For Approval In House
House Bill 4600 would make the closing of polls on Election Day the deadline for all ballots.
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State Dems: GOP Is Hiding Impact Of One Big Beautiful Bill On W.Va.
Democrats claim state Republicans are hiding the impact of massive federal spending cuts on the state of West Virginia. The governor's office disagrees.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUPDATE: State Democrats Ask For Clarification Of Guard Role In Washington
West Virginia Democrats are asking the governor to clarify what the West Virginia National Guard is doing in Washington, D.C. after reports that guard members have been assigned landscaping and trash-removal duties.
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