West Virginia Supreme Court Hears Dems' Claim over Arrested Delegate-Elect's Successor Selection

Justices consider state Democrats’ challenge of 2025 appointment to W.Va. House seat

CHARLESTON — Questions from West Virginia Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed to indicate that state Democrats face an uphill battle in their challenge of a GOP appointment to the House of Delegates last year to replace the man elected…

Justices hear arguments in case challenging education rule-making law

CHARLESTON – Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals asked pointed questions of both sides in a case that will determine whether the Legislature can reject rules developed by state education officials. Attorneys representing the state Board of Education and Department of Education presented their case Tuesday afternoon against Secretary of State Kris […]

Justices consider state Democrats’ challenge of 2025 appointment to WV House seat • West Virginia Watch

Questions from West Virginia Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed to indicate that state Democrats face an uphill battle in their challenge of a GOP appointment to the House of Delegates last year to replace the man elected after he was charged with making violent threats towards other members.

W.Va. Supreme Court hears arguments in clash over legislative vacancies

CHARLESTON – Even though a new election in November will determine which party holds the 91st District House of Delegates seat in Berkeley County, the West Virginia Democratic Party and Republican elected officials continue to fight over which party should…

West Virginia Supreme Court considers clash over ultimate authority on education rules

West Virginia Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a power struggle over who has the final authority over education regulations, the Legislature or the state Board of Education. Retired Justice Beth Walker joined the court for the oral arguments. Newly elected Justice Bill Flanigan, who recently served as a state delegate, stepped aside. At the center of the conflict is a bill passed during the 2025 legislative session, House Bill 2755, whi…

WV Supreme Court weighs Legislature’s power over state Board of Education rules

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard arguments Tuesday over whether the Legislature can review and potentially reject rules adopted by the state Board of Education,