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Resolution in Senate would require governor be born in West Virginia

Kentucky News, Politics

Resolution in Senate would require governor be born in West Virginia

February 6, 2026 — 0 Comments

West Virginia leaders back ICE despite judges ordering detainee releases

Kentucky News, Politics

West Virginia leaders back ICE despite judges ordering detainee releases

February 6, 2026 — 0 Comments

Florida Republican proposes renaming Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump

Florida News, Politics

Florida Republican proposes renaming Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump

February 5, 2026 — 0 Comments

Improving West Virginia’s child welfare system has been a major focus during the 2026 legislative session, and House Bill 4601 plays a role in that effort. (WCHS) WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Strengthening West Virginia’s child welfare system has been a key discussion point throughout the 2026 legislative session, and House Bill 4601 is part of those conversations. The proposed bill would establish a West Virginia State Police unit dedicated to investigating child abuse and neglect cases. The unit would include at least 21 retired members, with each of the state’s 21 districts contributing a minimum of one retired officer. "What I would like to see is us to be able to hire troopers to do that, not retired members, but troopers, because we hire them, we'll have them for years to come and be able to invest in them and watch them and show it," West Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Jim Mitchell said. "Then as other troopers are already seasoned, we can put those then into units like that to offer more investigative services. I think it's better as a whole for the department to hire troopers for that." Funding concerns for the proposed unit were raised during a House Judiciary meeting on Tuesday morning. Lonnie Faircloth, president of the West Virginia Troopers Association, told lawmakers he supports the bill but said the State Police would not be able to afford it. He explained that current funding levels are already strained and uncertainty remains about what funding will look like in 2027. When lawmakers asked whether there would be enough troopers to continue operating statewide, Faircloth said no. He noted the agency is currently in a testing phase and may, for the first time in years, have to turn applicants away. "From my understanding, the governor was taking funding for 30 positions last year for this, this Fiscal Year 2026," Faircloth said. WCHS-TV reached out to Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office for comment but did not receive a response. Despite the concerns, Mitchell remains hopeful, saying the department continues to add troopers and secure the equipment needed. "So far we've done well. We've been able to buy weapons, cars, been able to still hire people, still hiring people, troopers. So we're doing quite well with all of that," he said.

Kentucky News, Politics

House bill proposes new West Virginia State Police unit for child abuse and neglect cases

February 5, 2026 — 0 Comments

Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur Enters 2026 Primary for California Senate Seat

California News, Politics

Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur Enters 2026 Primary for California Senate Seat

February 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

Senate Delays Emergency School Funding Bill, Citing No Immediate Fiscal Crisis

Kentucky News, Politics

Senate Delays Emergency School Funding Bill, Citing No Immediate Fiscal Crisis

January 30, 2026 — 0 Comments

John Deere Distribution Center Approved in Lake County, Promising Jobs and Investment

Michigan News, Politics

John Deere Distribution Center Approved in Lake County, Promising Jobs and Investment

January 30, 2026 — 0 Comments

Federal Judge Orders Release of Venezuelan Man Detained by ICE After I-77 Traffic Stop

Kentucky News, Politics

Federal Judge Orders Release of Venezuelan Man Detained by ICE After I-77 Traffic Stop

January 29, 2026 — 0 Comments

South Florida Workers, Leaders Call for Extension of Haitian TPS: “Fight to Have the Right to Live the American Dream”

Florida News, Politics

South Florida Workers, Leaders Call for Extension of Haitian TPS: “Fight to Have the Right to Live the American Dream”

January 29, 2026 — 0 Comments

Man Arrested for Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with Unknown Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall

Florida News, Politics

Man Arrested for Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with Unknown Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall

January 28, 2026 — 0 Comments

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