West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who served as a centrist Democrat for most of his career before becoming an independent last spring, denounced his state’s move to ban ranked-choice voting despite the system never being used there.

The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has released a statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope from the United States. Leo XIV was elected on Thursday

While April 30, 2025 marked the deadline for Gov. Patrick Morrisey to officially sign bills passed this legislative session into law, the governor held a ceremonial bill signing at the state capitol on May 1,

The new law in West Virginia goes into effect July 11 and it will not affect June's municipal elections. Kersey said this likely won't take effect until May 2026. "We have a big task on our ...

West Virginians will now need a valid photo identification to vote. While some call the change common sense, others view it as voter suppression.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 3016 which requires voters to present a photo ID in order to vote. Morrisey says this legislation upholds election integrity and helps to

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey says he wants West Virginia’s voting laws to be as simple as possible, and for voters to know they now need to bring photo identification with them to the polls when they go to vote.

Governor Morrisey signed a voter ID bill into law as a way to help stop voter fraud in the Mountain State. According to a press release, House Bill 3016 was signed by

Morgantown City Council passed the camping ban last September and then members of the Morgantown Coalition for Housing Action successfully submitted an amended petition to have it repealed or put on the ballot during the next city election.

The city of Morgantown voted Tuesday night in favor of leaving the ordinance as it stands. City council narrowly voted to pass the ordinance in September with dozens of residents speaking about the potential implications of the ban, including what it could do to those living with mental or substance abuse problems.