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House Vacates De Soto’s Seat Following Alleged Death Threats

The West Virginia House of Delegates voted to vacate a newly elected lawmaker’s seat Wednesday after he was charged with allegedly threatening to kill several state legislators. Joseph De Soto was ele...

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Incoming 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...

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The Brasstown Carvers And 2024 State Legislative Session Comes To A Close, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the West Virginia Legislature wrapped up its 60-day regular session Saturday night with a flurry of activity in the House of Delegates. The Senate, on the other hand, spent the last hour recognizing staff and shutting down 15 minutes early. Eric Douglas has this lookback.

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2024 State Legislative Session Nears Its Close, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the 2024 West Virginia Legislative session is wrapping up. Saturday, March 9 is the final day state lawmakers can consider bills during this regular session. We bring you conversations with members of the House of Delegates and Senate who look back at the last 60 days — and ahead.

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