MORGANTOWN — In the race for state auditor, Republican Mark Hunt finished the primary election season with a campaign account disadvantage compared to Democrat Mary Ann Claytor. […]
State Government
In secretary of state race, Republican Kris Warner spends less than GOP primary rivals but wins the nomination
MORGANTOWN – In the race for secretary of state, Democrat Thornton Cooper held a substantial financial lead over Republican Kris Warner – who’s aiming to succeed his […]
Blair said he is willing to consider Justice’s proposed tax cut
CHARLESTON — State Senate President Craig Blair said his gut tells him the state cannot afford an additional 5% cut in the personal income tax but he’s […]
Republican J.B. McCuskey well ahead of Democrat Teresa Toriseva for campaign finances in attorney general race
MORGANTOWN — Republican state auditor J.B. McCuskey will face Democratic Wheeling attorney Teresa Toriseva in the race for attorney general in November. Both entered the general election […]
Senate Finance chair questions governor’s tax cut pitch
The state Senate Finance chairman isn’t buying Gov. Jim Justice’s pitch to follow up an automatic reduction in the personal income tax with another 5% on top […]
Yet another entity seeking millions from Justice companies
Another plaintiff laying claim to millions of dollars from the businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family is asking a federal court to get moving. […]
County clerks take a look at primary turnout, purging voter rolls, during annual training
MORGANTOWN — County clerks from across the state took a look back at the May primary and a look ahead at coming elections on Wednesday. The occasion […]
Secretary of State Mac Warner praises county clerks for running free, fair, clean elections
MORGANTOWN — Back in 2016, some prominent Democrats hollered that President Donald Trump was an illegitimate president. In 2020, Republicans were hollering “rigged election,” and we had […]
WV First Foundation continues foundational work
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia First Foundation, the organization that will distribute nearly $1 billion of opioid settlement funds, has adopted a mission statement and 11 guiding […]
HEPC approves measure to double state needs-grant for eligible students
SOUTH CHARLESTON — The state Higher Education Policy Commission approved a doubling of the maximum award for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant at the commission’s meeting […]
