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State Leaders Review Infrastructure Priorities for Rural Communities

Lawmakers and local officials are examining roads, broadband, water systems, and public services as they set infrastructure priorities for the year ahead.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 23, 2026

Policy Brief

Lawmakers and local officials are examining roads, broadband, water systems, and public services as they set infrastructure priorities for the year ahead.

PoliticsCharleston

Lawmakers Weigh Whether a Special Session Is Needed This Fall

Legislative leaders are discussing whether unresolved budget and policy items warrant a special session before the regular session convenes in January.

Daniel Osei · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsCharleston

Governor's Office Signals Early Priorities for Next Year's Budget

Early signals from the Governor's office point to continued emphasis on infrastructure and workforce spending, though final numbers remain months away.

Daniel Osei · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsClarksburg

Candidate Filing Opens for County Commission Races in Central West Virginia

A wider than usual field of candidates has filed for county commission seats in Harrison County, reflecting renewed local interest in county-level government.

Daniel Osei · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsMartinsburg

Eastern Panhandle Officials Push for More Local Control Over Broadband Deals

Local leaders in the Eastern Panhandle are asking state lawmakers for more flexibility to negotiate directly with broadband providers rather than relying solely on statewide contracts.

Daniel Osei · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsBeckley

Lawmakers Debate Public Safety Funding Formula for Southern Counties

A proposed change to how the state funds county-level public safety services has drawn support and skepticism from officials in the southern coalfields.

Daniel Osei · Jul 18, 2026 · 1 min

PoliticsMartinsburg

Eastern Panhandle Growth Puts Redistricting Back on the Table

Continued population growth in the Eastern Panhandle has revived discussion of legislative district boundaries ahead of the next redistricting cycle.

Daniel Osei · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 min