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West Virginia one of 26 states not aligned with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

An analysis by Mountain State Times shows West Virginia is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."

By Mountain State Times | Jul 23, 2024

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ West Virginia voter rolls

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

By Mountain State Times | Jun 28, 2024

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Analysis: West Virginia among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Mountain State Times | Jun 20, 2024

West Virginia is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Mountain State Times found.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Mountain State Times | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and West Virginia legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Sheriff of Hardy County: 'We are constantly arresting' workers at Moorefield poultry plant, with 'no way of knowing for sure if they are here illegally or not'

By Mountain State Times | May 14, 2024

Sheriff Steven R. Dawson of Hardy County, West Virginia, has expressed concerns about the difficulty in determining the legal status of hundreds of people from Central America and Africa working at a Moorefield poultry plant. "I am constantly arresting them with no way of knowing if they are here illegally or not," he said. This statement was part of an email dated April 25, obtained by Mountain State Times through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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West Virginians for Life's PAC endorses pro-life Gov. Justice for the U.S. Senate

By Mountain State Times | Apr 4, 2024

The West Virginians for Life (WVFL) political action committee has extended its endorsement to Gov. Jim Justice in the Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate in West Virginia. This significant backing from the state's leading non-profit, pro-life organization arrives just over a month before West Virginians cast their votes.

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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice: 'We must reinstitute, remain in Mexico, build the wall, and crack down on the cartels, using this crisis to their advantage'

By Mountain State Times | Mar 19, 2024

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has called for a tougher stance on border security and drug cartels, in response to the surge of illegal immigrants entering the U.S. since 2021. In a post on X, he asserted that the U.S. must "remain in Mexico, build the wall, and crack down on the cartels."

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Aug 22, 2023

These West Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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“NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024--Continued” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on July 26

By Mountain State Times | Aug 2, 2023

“NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024--Continued“ was published in the Senate section on pages S3585-S3609 on July 26

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July 26 sees Congressional Record publish “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Mountain State Times | Aug 2, 2023

The Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on July 26.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Jun 30, 2023

These West Virginia political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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ACRU’s West: West Virginia policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Mountain State Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

West Virginia's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Reps. Miller, Mooney vote to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Mountain State Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

Republican Reps. Carol Miller and Alexander Mooney voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

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June 1 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Mountain State Times | Jun 5, 2023

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S1893 of the Congressional Record on June 1.

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ACRU’s Lori Roman: 'We applaud' West Virginia policymakers who 'fight to preserve and maintain constitutional rights like permitless carry'

By Mountain State Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called West Virginia's policy of allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit an affirmation of citizens' rights to keep and bear arms.

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May 30 sees Congressional Record publish “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Mountain State Times | Jun 1, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” on May 30.

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Analysis: West Virginia one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

By Mountain State Times Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.

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May 23 sees Congressional Record publish “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Mountain State Times | May 25, 2023

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1759-S1772 on May 23

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Analysis: West Virginia among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Mountain State Times Report | May 13, 2023

West Virginia is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Mountain State Times found.

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May 10: Congressional Record publishes “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” in the Senate section

By Mountain State Times | May 12, 2023

The Congressional Record published “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” in the Senate section on May 10.