David Gutman, Staff Writer (CHARLESTON GAZETTE) — In the midst of a budget crisis, the West Virginia Senate is moving forward with a long-planned multi-million dollar tax cut for the state’s coal and gas industries proposed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov.-Elect Patrick Morrisey and Sen. Randy Smith, the president-elect of the West Virginia State Senate, met to discuss their shared vision for the state’s future. The meeting marked the first major public conversation between the incoming governor and Senate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has successfully secured the GOP gubernatorial nomination, garnering 74,774 votes and gaining 33.28 percent of the total vote. Morrisey emerged victorious against three other candidates, former Del. Moore Capito who obtained 27.56 percent, Chris
MARTINSBURG — On Tuesday, Senate President Craig Blair was defeated by challenger Tom Willis in the Republican primary. Willis emerged victorious with 5,439 votes, securing 44.4% of the total vote. Senate President Craig Blair garnered 32.2% of the vote, while another contender,
CHARLESTON — Republican Sen. Mark Hunt has secured the GOP nomination in the West Virginia Auditor’s race. Hunt secured the victory with 73,748 votes, capturing 39.0% of the vote and surpassing Auditor candidates Eric Householder at 25.6%, Caleb Hannah at 15.8%, and
CHARLES TOWN — In a closely contested race, West Virginia Incumbent Patricia Rucker emerged victorious in the 16th District, defeating former Del. Paul Espinosa. The race, which covered parts of Jefferson and Berkeley Counties, saw Sen. Rucker secure 51% of the vote,
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has declared that his family’s businesses will fulfill their tax obligations to the state. The unresolved taxes stem from transactions conducted at the resort, a cherished property owned by the Justice family. With the state’s tax department
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates has advanced a bill that attempts to make political satire a felony. House Bill 4963 creates an overly broad definition of “deep fake.” It opens the door for candidates to have their political opponents
HEPZIBAH, WV — On Monday, Harrison County Officers discovered the body of Rebecca Lasure in the West Fork River. The Harrison County Sheriff said Rebecca Lasure was reported missing 90 minutes before the body was found in the river, not far from
CHARLESTON — Mark Hunt, the frontrunner in the Republican Primary for state senate in District 8, expressed his opposition to decriminalizing abortion in West Virginia, calling the practice “murder.” Efforts are currently underway by pro-abortion activists, to remove §61-2-8 from the West
CHARLESTON — Mark Hunt is a Republican state senate candidate and is currently the frontrunner in The Journal’s primary polling. In an interview with The Journal, Hunt discussed his tenure and accomplishments while serving in the House of Delegates. “I was a