Joseph de Soto, who recently became a Democrat, was elected in November to represent the southern part of Berkeley County in West Virginia’s 91st district as a Republican. He was arrested in ...

Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...

The 87th West Virginia legislature gaveled in just after noon on Jan. 8, 2025, quickly handling opening day business before ...

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On Wednesday, when the House convened to swear in and elect leadership, delegates also voted to vacate the seat of Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto.De Soto was ar ...

Four days before stepping down to join the U.S. Senate and turn over the keys to Governor-Elect Patrick Morrisey, outgoing ...

Wednesday marked the opening day for the 87th West Virginia legislature, which swore in all the new senators and delegates one month before the legislative session.

Speaking to state lawmakers Wednesday for a final time before he assumes a new role in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Jim Justice touted his administration’s ...

It’s the end of an era for West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, but also the start of a new one. Justice delivered his final remarks to the state legislature on ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice gave his final remarks as governor to members of the legislature Wednesday afternoon. Justice spoke at the House Chamber during an organizational day before ...