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WOWK 13 News » Inside WV Politics
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Controversy continues to surround President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary. He is Pete Hegseth, a combat veteran, and two West Virginians will get to vote on his nomination. Pete Hegseth spent a few days on Capitol Hill meeting privately with the U.S. Senators who will decide his fate. Hegseth has been ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - There will be no Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature this month. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's Office made the official announcement Friday afternoon. The idea of another Special Session had been discussed to address a major economic opportunity for Southern West Virginia, said Brian Abraham, the governor's Chief of ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is in the process of transitioning to U.S. Senator Jim Justice. He's already preparing his agenda for the nation's capital. In fact, the senator-elect spent much of the day in Washington, D.C., Tuesday for orientation and Senate planning meetings. Now that Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Senator Joe Manchin's retirement, the missions of Mountaineer Food Bank and Manna Meal as well as the role of West Virginia Health Right. In Segment One, we talk to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I) about his upcoming retirement. In ..read more
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KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - The Kanawha County Commission has officially certified the county’s results from the 2024 General Election. The Commission met at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, acting as the Board of Canvassers and certified the results at 4:01 p.m. The Commission also met as the Board last Tuesday for the canvassing process ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- President-Elect Donald Trump has announced more cabinet and administration appointments, and two of them are viewed as good for our region. Two things many in West Virginia are focused on are a shortage of broadband technology and an abundance of energy resources. West Virginia has among the worst broadband coverage in ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- This week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics is all about Veterans Day. In Segment One, we talk to Brent Casey, who is Woody Williams' grandson and a part of the Woody Williams Foundation. In Segment Two, we talk to Adam Farina with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In Segment ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Turnout continues to be strong for early voting in West Virginia. Among those casting ballots on Thursday were West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and her husband Charles Capito. The senator says big national issues such as the economy and immigration are fueling the large turnout of early voters this ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - A long-time fixture in the West Virginia State Capitol is calling it a career! Clerk of the West Virginia House of Delegates Steve Harrison announced he will be retiring on Jan. 8, 2025. He has served as the Clerk of the House for 10 years. Before that, Harrison served 10 years ..read more
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Senator Capito's appointments, changes to Medicare, walking for WVU Medicine Children's and the purpose of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association. In Segment One, we talk to WV Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R) about her recent appointments. In Segment Two ..read more