By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — More than a year ago, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state was heading for a structural deficit, but he presented lawmakers a balanced general revenue budget. He is now presenting a balanced budget for the next fiscal year with a[Read More…]
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Sizemore working to bring “December Sky” movie to Mercer, McDowell counties
By Charles OwensBluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — The long-planned follow-up to the 1999 motion picture “October Sky” is in “pre production” and will be filmed in Mercer and McDowell counties if Kevin Sizemore has his way. Sizemore, an actor and producer who is also a Mercer County native, is collaborating[Read More…]
Deportation: West Virginia family torn apart by ICE
By Esteban FernandezTimes West Virginian FAIRMONT — Alex Penaloza entered his Daniel Aguilar’s life when Aguilar was six years old. Since then, Penaloza has been a rock for his stepson. The family lives in Martinsburg. “To him, that’s his dad,” Tammy Velazquez Penaloza, Aguilar’s mother, said. “He literally always tells[Read More…]
More than 50 immigrants become U.S. citizens in ceremony
By Riley McCoyThe Register-Herald BECKLEY — An entire courtroom erupted into applause Friday as a new group of U.S. citizens completed their immigration journey. At the Robert C. Byrd Courthouse in Charleston, more than 50 immigrants took the Oath of Allegiance to become United States citizens. The ceremony was presided[Read More…]
Morrisey and lawmakers on State of the State agenda and substance
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Coming off of Wednesday’s night’s State of the State address, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he is optimistic that the West Virginia Legislature will give his agenda consideration. Lawmakers from both parties provided feedback Thursday, ranging from support to skepticism. Morrisey[Read More…]
VIDEO: 2026 WVPA Legislative Lookahead Public Health panel
Drema Hill, Ph.D., Vice President of Community Engagement and Chief Operations Officer, WVSOM Dr. Arvin Singh, Secretary of Health for West Virginia Senator Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, Physician David Goldberg, 2026 Chairman, West Virginia Hospital Association, President & CEO, Mon Health, Morgantown and Executive VP, Vandalia Health
Morrisey, Legislature actions don’t match words on energy costs as 2026 session opens
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail Gov. Patrick Morrisey opened his second State of the State address before the West Virginia Legislature inside a packed House of Delegates Chamber Wednesday evening by acknowledging that “many West Virginians are still struggling to make ends meet.” Morrisey observed that West Virginians are having to[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kris Warner releases the website link for the public to monitor candidate filings throughout West Virginia
From West Virginia Daily News Charleston – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is releasing the official website link to the candidate filings for West Virginia’s May 12 Primary Election. The link comes from the website hosted by the WV Secretary of State’s Office. Candidate filing for the Primary Election[Read More…]
Priority Checklist: West Virginia House begins work on Jobs First agenda
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Making good on a pledge last month to focus on improving economic development in West Virginia, several House of Delegates committees began taking up bills as part of the House’s “Jobs First – Opportunity Everywhere” agenda. In December, the Republican[Read More…]
Contractors Association of West Virginia comments on Governor Morrisey’s State of the State address
Jason PizatellaChief Executive Officer, Contractors Association of West Virginia CHARLESTON – The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) issued the following statement in response to Governor Patrick Morrisey’s State of the State Address delivered on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026: “Governor Morrisey really hit a home run last night with his[Read More…]
