Latest West Virginia state government News

West Virginia Supreme Court affirms decision to remove GOP county commissioners from office

Aug. 08, 2024 14:05 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's high court has upheld a lower court panel's decision to remove from office two county commissioners who refused to attend meetings. The state Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed the May decision of a panel of three circuit judges to strip...

West Virginia official quits over conflict of interest allegations; interim chief named

Jul. 25, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that he has appointed an acting cabinet secretary overseeing numerous state agencies after the predecessor resigned when approached about conflict of interest allegations. John McHugh will take over the...

West Virginia, Idaho asking Supreme Court to review rulings allowing transgender athletes to compete

Jul. 11, 2024 17:25 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports. “If the Supreme Court takes this up, it will determine the fate of women’s...