By Rachel Isabell, Webster Echo CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Tax Department has acknowledged a statewide error in processing personal property tax rebates for all-terrain vehicles, incorrectly marking many eligible taxpayers as ineligible for the credit. The department has confirmed that new letters will be sent to affected taxpayers[Read More…]
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West Virginia Bureau for Public Health submits vaccine exemption plan
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The state Bureau for Public Health has submitted guidance to the office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey for a school vaccine exemption plan, according to a communications official. The guidance was submitted prior to the deadline on Saturday, as mandated[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Press Association to host 2025 Legislative Lookahead, speakers announced
RSVP your seat today! West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Press Association will host the 2025 Legislative Lookahead on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10 am until 2 pm at the Culture Center located on Capitol grounds. West Virginia Legislative Leadership Panel – W.Va. Senate President Randy[Read More…]
West Virginia University step closer to finding new president
WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s Board of Governors have narrowed the field of candidates to replace Dr. E. Gordon Gee as president of the state’s largest university. Board Chair Richard Pill has said that the Board chose to keep the initial list of preferred candidates confidential until[Read More…]
Morrisey ‘applauds’ WVU for closure of DEI Office
By Lauren Taylor, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey released a statement Friday in response to WVU’s announcement of the closure of its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Thursday. Morrisey praised WVU for the closure, calling it a “win” for the state. “West Virginia University announced that it[Read More…]
Ihlenfeld reflects on his encore as U.S. Attorney
By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — From dismantling drug trafficking organizations to cracking down on COVID-19 relief fraud, William Ihlenfeld is “extremely proud” of his work as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. Ihlenfeld resigned on Jan. 20, just before President Donald Trump was[Read More…]
Morrisey’s health orders opposed; governor had hospital exec support in election
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Standing on the steps of the West Virginia Capitol, Patrick Morrisey delivered more than an inauguration speech upon becoming the state’s 37th governor. He gave a diagnosis that also was a prediction. “We will eliminate the woke virus from our schools,” Morrisey[Read More…]
WVU to close DEI Office, establish Division of Campus Engagement
By Samantha Smith and Lauren Taylor, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU is closing its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, per an announcement sent to students’ WVU MIX emails Thursday. In light of the closure, the WVU Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance has been created to comply[Read More…]
DOH worker faces long-term recovery after being struck by vehicle in Mason County
By Maggie Susa, The Herald-Dispatch POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — West Virginia Division of Highways worker Randall Randolph, 50, was injured by a truck while repairing potholes with a coworker on W.Va. 62 in Mason County around 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. “It’s upsetting that anyone gets hurt in the highway[Read More…]
ICE sweep in WV nets 72; Morrisey orders all state law enforcement to cooperate
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “We’re going to be cracking down pretty hard on illegal immigration in West Virginia,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said during a news conference Thursday, before detailing that a total of 72 people had been arrested as of late Wednesday in a statewide sweep[Read More…]


