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.

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.

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

Utility bills aren’t just numbers on a page — they’re a monthly stress point for families across Jefferson County. Electricity, water, sewer, natural gas, broadband, and trash service all add up, and for many households, these costs are rising faster than wages. In my earlier post, “Kitchen Table Issues — What we spend our money on is what we value”, I argued that a budget is a moral document. It reflects priorities. And right now, too many of our state’s decisions are shifti

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