A federal appeals court has again revived a sweeping lawsuit accusing West Virginia of failing foster kids, reversing a lower court dismissal in a case that’s dragged on nearly seven years.
West Virginia voters approved most school levies and bond measures in the 2026 primary, passing seven of 10 proposals to support employee salaries, meal programs and school construction projects.
West Virginia voters ousted three appointed high-court judges despite hundreds of thousands of dollars spent by outside groups to keep them on the bench.
Clay County’s only licensed daycare has just 27 slots, leaving more than 90% of local kids without formal childcare and parents stuck on long waitlists or forced to travel.
West Virginia’s GOP-led Legislature rejected proposals to tighten ethics rules, even as reports surfaced that House Speaker Roger Hanshaw represents developers tied to data center projects.
West Virginia lawmakers pushed a “Jobs First” agenda but left a major barrier untouched: reliable public transit.
West Virginia lawmakers settled on a 5% personal income tax cut in the 2026 budget—about a $125 million hit to revenue—with most residents saving just $4 to $144 a year while the top 1% save about $2,300.
West Virginia lawmakers ended the 2026 session with some progress on foster care and child care, but stalled on power-bill relief, public school funding, drinking water and flood prevention. The wrap-up tracks what passed, what failed and what it could mean for residents.
West Virginia’s site readiness grants have helped local agencies pay for engineering, environmental work and permits to make properties “business-ready.” But most of the $5 million program is already committed, and the governor’s proposed budget includes no new line item for it.
A bill aims to unlock $34 million in unspent West Virginia medical cannabis funds by routing revenue through the general fund and into cannabis oversight, university research, substance abuse programs and testing.
