CAMPAIGN NEWS

A Shift Away from Community Responsibility There was a time when corporate leaders understood that their success was tied to the well‑being of the workers they hired and the towns they called home. Employers invested in schools, parks, and civic life because they recognized a simple truth: strong communities create strong companies.

West Virginians deserve a government that works with them, not around them. HB 2014 fails that test, and I am committed to fixing it.

Safe, orderly schools are essential for both learning and teaching. Today, despite the best efforts of educators and administrators, student behavior remains one of the most serious challenges facing our public schools. Assaults on school employees and repeated classroom disruptions are occurring at unacceptable levels across all grade spans, undermining student achievement and threatening employee safety. Discipline problems of this magnitude cannot be solved through punis

West Virginia’s public schools are facing a funding crisis that can no longer be ignored. As enrollment declines, special education costs rise, and more state dollars are diverted to the Hope Scholarship without meaningful limits or accountability, our public‑school systems are being pushed to the breaking point. Record numbers of schools have closed. Programs that once supported student success have been slashed. Teachers and service personnel are being asked to do more wi

I stand with Education West Virginia in calling for long‑term stability and fairness in PEIA. I support legislation that would establish a clear and predictable cost‑sharing structure requiring the state to pay no less than 80 percent of PEIA costs, with employees paying no more than 20 percent.

What the Nine No‑Income‑Tax States Can—and Can’t—Teach Us By Rob Vincent, Candidate for House of Delegates, District 99 www.vincent4wv.org Periodically, I come across West Virginia, families that are asking a simple question that has big consequences: Should our state eliminate the personal income tax? It’s an appealing idea. Nobody enjoys paying income tax, and the promise of “keeping more of what you earn” resonates with every household. But before we make a decision that w

Jefferson County has always been uniquely tied to the federal workforce. With thousands of residents employed by federal agencies—directly, through contractors, or in mission ‑support roles—national budget fights don’t feel distant here. It hits home. … more

Every family in West Virginia understands “kitchen table economics.” You sit down, look at what’s coming in, look at what’s going out, and make choices based on what matters most. You invest in your kids, your home, your future. You cut back on the things that don’t strengthen your family. State government should work the same way. When West Virginia passes a budget, it’s more than a spreadsheet. It’s a statement of values. It tells us what our leaders believe is worth invest