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W.Va. 2026 Legislative Session Convenes
The West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates both gaveled in Wednesday to begin the 2026 legislative session.
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSen. Randy Smith, Former Coal Miner And Small Business Owner, Nominated Senate President
Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, is going to be the next Senate President and he says changes are on the horizon. “I want to give people their house. I'm not saying back, because Craig Blair is/was a goo...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRucker Withdraws From Senate President Challenge
In a Tuesday posting on her website, Sen. Patricia Puertas Rucker, R-Jefferson, announced she is withdrawing as a candidate for President of the West Virginia State Senate.
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Senate Leaders Call On Justice To Include Them In Amendment 2 Public Forums
Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, and Finance Committee Chair Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, say they need to participate in Gov. Jim Justice’s “community conversation” public forums on Amendment 2.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJudge Denies Injunction To Halt W.Va. Senate From Restricting Gallery Recordings
The question of whether the state Senate can restrict recording of meetings is still open after a court hearing on Thursday.
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