West Virginia

Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate, following victories in West Virginia and Ohio on Tuesday. This shift ensures that Donald Trump’s party will control at least one chamber of Congress in the coming year. Jim Justice (R – W.Va) was projected to win an open Senate seat in...

West Virginia should legalize recreational cannabis and join the growing number of states that already took that step. That's according to Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, who is a Democratic candidate for governor of the Mountain State. Voters should weigh in on the issue via a statewide...

In a startling statement, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) warned that a return of former President Donald Trump to the White House could pose a significant risk to the democratic fabric of the United States. What Happened: As per a Wednesday report by The Associated Press, Manchin, who recently withdrew...

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has announced he will not be seeking reelection in 2024, potentially opening the path for a Republican victory in West Virginia. What Happened: The Hill reported on Thursday that after “months of deliberation and long conversations with my family,...

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is reportedly eyeing West Virginia for expanding his efforts on the development of nuclear energy technology in the U.S. What Happened: Gates visited a closed-down coal-fired plant of American Electric Power in Glasgow, West Virginia, on Monday and called the state...

House Bill 4627, sponsored by Del. Brandon Steele (R), legislation that would limit medical marijuana testing to two companies passed the chamber by a vote of 67-33.  The bill would limit medical marijuana testing to just two companies will now be considered by the Senate, reported The...

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) is launching operations in West Virginia with a large cannabis grow. In its Wednesday press release, the Florida–based company announced it has begun cultivation at its 100,000 square foot Huntington-based facility. The move...

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE:TRUL) (OTC: TCNNF) is poised to raise funds through a marketed public offering of its shares. The Tallahassee, Florida-based company opted to sell some 4,400,440 subordinate voting shares in the United States and Canada in an underwritten public offering. Underwriters...

Cannabis company Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE:TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) is expanding in West Virginia through the acquisition of Mountaineer Holding LLC. The Tallahassee, Florida-based company confirmed Monday it opted to buy a cultivation permit and two dispensary permits for $6 million. The price tag...

According to nationwide data from Insurify Insights, the average percentage of drivers in America who’ve been cited for speeding stands at 12.67%, or 1 in 8 drivers, as of June 2020. Benzinga has analyzed data from among over 2 million registered drivers to determine the 10 states where...

West Virginia passed Senate Bill 386 during its 2017 regular session, legalizing medical marijuana in the state. The market has yet to open, leaving patients and businesses waiting for the rollout. The state of 1.8 million people could generate $30 million in medical spending by 2024,...

West Virginia is the worst state for businesses in 2017, according to CNBC. The state has historically performed poorly in CNBC's rankings, but in 2017 it ranked last for the first time ever. Achieving a score of just 942 out of a possible 2,500, the coal-heavy state is one of just seven states...

Lawsuits filed against Freedom Industries, the closely held company that stored a compound that leaked into the Elk River January 9, included two publicly traded corporations. Also named as defendants in the lawsuits were Eastman Chemical (NYSE: EMN), manufacturer of the coal processing...