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GOPJane on Aug 23, 2022 8:06 AM
Let's reinforce our positive message for the country as we enter the midterm campaign season - support candidates who believe in secure borders, a growing economy, low regulation, low inflation and a powerful military. #GOP2022 See Comments
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Opinion

An American Pope

May 12, 2025
With a triumphant billow of white smoke, Cardinals gathered in Rome announced a new Pope for the world and for the nearly 1.4 billion devoted whom he will shephard over the coming years: Leo XIV.… Read More

Trade Tide Turns

May 11, 2025
After implementing global tariffs in April, President Trump has revealed the first successfully negotiated trade deal with a foreign nation: The United Kingdom. Coinciding with the 80th anniversary… Read More

Consequences for Harvard and Columbia

May 10, 2025
The White House has made known that Harvard has been far too permissive towards antisemitism on campus and is prepared to take unprecedented action against the hallowed institution to ensure the… Read More

The First 100 Days

May 9, 2025
As the President wraps up the first 100 days of his second administration, the nation reflects on the progress he has made towards fulfilling campaign promises. Following a lengthy election filled… Read More

RFK Jr Bans Petroleum Food Dyes

May 8, 2025
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has moved to eliminate dangerous artificial food dyes from national food products, a massive step towards the overall administration's goal of… Read More

Student Loans Come Due

May 7, 2025
After four years of empty promises, overturned executive orders, and dashed hopes and dreams of eager supporters, President Biden’s crusade to eradicate student loan debt has come to a bumpy… Read More

SCOTUS reviews school opt-out

May 6, 2025
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over which books are appropriate for schoolchildren in one of three religious rights cases set to be decided this summer. What has largely been a local and… Read More

Unemployment Under Review

May 5, 2025
The Department of Government Oversight claims to have identified $400 million in fraudulent unemployment claims, all approved in the years since President Biden took office. The nature of the claims… Read More
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Chairman Herridge Announces State Party Staffing Update

June 27, 2025
Charleston, WV - WVGOP Chairman Matt Herridge delivered a staffing update on Friday. “The West Virginia Republican Party has been blessed by a stellar team of leaders and staff members who… Read More

Governor Patrick Morrisey Celebrates Legislation to Establish the Washington Center at WVU

From: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey
June 26, 2025
Chester, W.V. - On June 26, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed House Bill 3297 establishing the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University.… Read More

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces New Appointments

From: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey
June 25, 2025
Charleston, W.V. - On June 25, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced three appointments to his administration. Kurt Dettinger will serve on the Investment Management Board, Charles… Read More

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Housing Assistance for Flood Victims

From: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey
June 25, 2025
Wheeling, W.V. - On June 25, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) has approved his request to provide over $500,000 in housing assistance for… Read More

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Millions in Clean Water Awards

From: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey
June 25, 2025
Parkersburg, W.V. - On June 25, 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced two new clean water grants in Tucker and Wood counties and that the state has secured nearly $100 million in 2026 fiscal year… Read More