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West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland
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West Virginia Bill Would Allow Driver License Reciprocity With Ireland

CHARLESTON — A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow the state to enter driver license reciprocity agreements with foreign countries, including the Republic of Ireland. House Bill 4577, sponsored by Del. Michael Hornby (R-Berkeley, 93) was filed January 20 and referred to the Committee on Government Organization. The legislation would […]

Del. Chuck Horst Introduces Bill to Restore Jury Rights for Expunged Felons in West Virginia
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Del. Chuck Horst Introduces Bill to Restore Jury Rights for Expunged Felons in West Virginia

CHARLESTON — A new bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates would allow individuals with expunged felony convictions to serve on juries in the state. House Bill 4098, sponsored by Del. Chuck Horst (R–Berkeley, 95) and 11 co-sponsors, was filed January 14 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation would amend […]

Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Locations as Yum Brands Weighs Sale
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Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Locations as Yum Brands Weighs Sale

Pizza Hut plans to shut down 250 restaurants across the United States during the first half of this year as its parent company, Yum Brands, continues to explore options for the struggling pizza chain, including a potential sale. Yum Brands said Wednesday that the closures will focus on underperforming locations. Pizza Hut currently operates more […]

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West Virginia Joins Multistate Settlements Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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West Virginia Joins Multistate Settlements Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced Tuesday that the state has joined dozens of others in reaching $17.85 million in settlements with two prescription drug companies accused of illegally raising the prices of generic medications. The agreements involve Lannett Company Inc. and Bausch Health US LLC and Bausch Health Americas Inc., which […]

House Bill on Foreign-Funded Ballot Advocacy Raises Concerns for Catholic and Antisemitism-Focused Groups
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House Bill on Foreign-Funded Ballot Advocacy Raises Concerns for Catholic and Antisemitism-Focused Groups

CHARLESTON — A bill advancing in the West Virginia Legislature would prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to or participating in state and local ballot measure campaigns, while imposing new certification, enforcement and litigation requirements on organizations involved in election-related activity. The proposal, House Bill 4522, creates a new section of state election law banning foreign-backed […]

Burkhammer Proposes Bill Regulating Collection Agency Wage Garnishments
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Burkhammer Proposes Bill Regulating Collection Agency Wage Garnishments

CHARLESTON — A new bill sponsored by Delegate Adam Burkhammer (R-Lewis) would require debt collection agencies in West Virginia to give workers advance notice before garnishing wages and provide monthly statements showing balances owed. Burkhammer House Bill 4382, filed for consideration in the 2026 legislative session, seeks to amend the state code to ensure that […]

Jack Reger Enters Republican Primary for District 11 Senate Race
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Jack Reger Enters Republican Primary for District 11 Senate Race

CLARKSBURG — Buckhannon City Councilman and former Upshur County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jack Reger has filed to run for the West Virginia State Senate in District 11. He submitted his paperwork Wednesday at the Secretary of State’s office in Clarksburg. Reger will face incumbent Sen. Bill Hamilton and former Sen. Robert Karnes in the Republican […]

John Overington, Fixture of West Virginia Conservative Politics, Dies at 79
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John Overington, Fixture of West Virginia Conservative Politics, Dies at 79

MARTINSBURG — John Overington, a pillar of West Virginia’s conservative movement and the state’s longest-serving lawmaker in the House of Delegates, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was 79. Overington devoted 34 years to representing Berkeley County, leaving a legacy of legislative reform and grassroots engagement. A Republican known for his principled approach, he […]

House Bill Would Make Mayoral, City Council Elections Partisan Statewide
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House Bill Would Make Mayoral, City Council Elections Partisan Statewide

CHARLESTON — A West Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require all city council and mayoral elections to be partisan and prevent mayors from being appointed except in the case of vacancies. Willis House Bill 4080, filed by Del. Jimmy Willis, R-Brooke, would amend the state code to ensure that, beginning July 1, 2032, […]

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