The two major-party nominees for West Virginia governor have agreed to participate in a debate. The debate between Democrat Steve Williams and Republican Patrick Morrisey will be broadcast by West Virginia network MetroNews on Oct.
West Virginia lawmakers speedily approved funding for the state veterans home, a program to help kids at risk of dropping out of school and other proposals on Monday after gaveling in for a special session called by Republican Gov.
Parents from Weston, Walkersville and Jane Lew said child care cost and availability can make it hard for families to raise their kids.
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) said that he will not support Vice President Kamala Harris (D) in her bid for the White House largely because of her stance on one issue.
In West Virginia, the rate of uninsured residents dropped more than half between 2013 and 2021, thanks to the ACA. And residents continue to sign up for the benefits it has provided in droves: In 2023, West Virginia saw the highest year-over-year enrollment in marketplace plans of any state in the nation.