Comments on the proposed rules can be emailed to the general counsel for the state Department of Commerce at [email protected] before noon on Wednesday. westvirginiawatch.com/2025/12/08/p...

🌟 The secret of change is to focus your energy not just on fighting the old, but on building the new. Tag a young leader who needs to hear: “You should run in 2026.”

Check out our December Monthly Message From the Chair on The Mon Dems Substack! 📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/monthly-me...

🩺 Investing in preventative care means investing in West Virginia. Until the supermajority is willing to properly fund prevention efforts, we will continue to lead the nation in poor health outcomes.

💲 2026 WV State Legislative Salary and Filing Fee Increases 💲 The WV Secretary of State's Office updated the 2026 Running for Office guide on December 4th, 2025, to reflect the salary and filing fee increases for State Senate and House of Delegates.

⚡Did you know data centers were built in WV prior to HB 2014 passing?⚡ Two of these Bitcoin-focused facilities are in Monongalia County: one just outside the Town of Blacksville, and the other off Miracle Run Road. www.wboy.com/news/west-vi...

Due to unforseen circumstances, tonight's phonebank was cancelled. We will be hosting our final 2025 phonebank on Tuesday, December 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please join us! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We had a great evening of phonebanking last night! Join us Thursday, December 4th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to continue connecting with our Democratic neighbors in Mon County. No prior phonebanking experience is required, and we will provide training! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

"Again, the shooter is the person directly responsible for the dastardly attack on West Virginia’s soldiers. But Governor Morrisey, as the commander of the West Virginia National Guard, is responsible for sending our citizen soldiers on a dubious mission." wvmetronews.com/2025/12/02/g...

The state Democratic Party asked the Republican governor to clarify why Guard members remain in Washington, D.C., reports @amelianews.bsky.social.

☎️ Mon Dems Phonebanking Opportunity Looking for a volunteer opportunity you can complete from home? Join our upcoming phonebanks and connect with local voters! No prior phonebanking experience is required. Training will be provided for each session. Questions? Email us at [email protected]

On behalf of the Democratic Party, wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving.

These National Guard members should be in West Virginia tonight, preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 + press 1 or send a text to 838255.

States that allow religious or philosophical vaccine exemptions are seeing deadly outbreaks. Texas and Washington have struggled with mass measles and whooping cough cases, even resulting in child deaths.

💉 WV’s kids depend on us. Let’s stand up for childhood vaccinations! Our current state vaccine law works, protecting children, seniors, and neighbors with weak immune systems. It will be challenged again in 2026.

The First Amendment protects our right to express ourselves, whether the Trump administration likes it or not.

Morgan will be updating us about WV Data Centers. Join us if you can. www.mobilize.us/wvindivisibl...

Thank you to everyone who joined us over the past few months on the first leg of our Kitchen Table Listening Tour. We heard from more than a thousand West Virginians, and across every community, one message was consistent and clear— West Virginians deserve better!

“Riley Moore and Carol Miller Aided Trump’s Cover-Up — Release All the Epstein Files Now.” They refused to sign the petition to force release of the Epstein files, then flipped only after Trump realized he was about to lose. Full statement: www.wvdemocrats.com/news/moore-m...

Make your voice heard at the final in-person PEIA Finance Board hearing regarding upcoming changes to PEIA health insurance! Date: Monday, November 17th Time: Registration at 5:30 pm, hearing at 6 pm Location: WVU Mountainlair Gold Ballroom wajr.com/2025/11/16/f...

Today, our caucus donated over 70,000 meals to a local food pantry, Fishers of Men, because we know that even though the shutdown is over, food insecurity remains in West Virginia.

Latest on The Mon Dems Substack: Safe Communities for Southern Monongalia County (Ridgedale). Thank you Taryn Moser for submitting this piece as part of our Core Values, Core Voices series! 📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/safe-commu...

As we traveled the state on our Kitchen Table Listening Tour, we heard the same message again and again: West Virginia families deserve better 🤝🌄

On Red Cup Day at corporate Starbucks stores across the country, @sbworkersunited.org members are mobilizing and fighting for a fair contract. No contract? NO COFFEE! ✊

Thank you to all who brought food donations to our Monday night meeting! One of our volunteers delivered them to Scott's Run Settlement House Wednesday morning.

Check out "Our Story: Marriage For All", the latest piece in our Core Values, Core Voices series on The Mon Dems Substack! Thank you to former Morgantown City Councilor and 2022 Congressional District 2 candidate Barry Wendell for sharing his story. 📖: moncountydems.substack.com/p/our-story-...

🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, the Mon Dems salute the men and women who have served our country and defended our freedoms. To the veterans in our community and across West Virginia: thank you. Your courage and sacrifice inspire us every day.

HUGE NEWS: @pghguild.com members at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have won! For 3 years, workers showed incredible solidarity and strength in the face of relentless and gross union-busting. Now, a court has ordered their contract restored. https://bit.ly/484XIc6

We look forward to seeing everyone at our meeting tonight (11/10) at 7 pm! MEETING LOCATION CHANGE: Tonight's meeting will be held at Plumbers and Pipefitters at their apprenticeship training center, located in the red building directly below the union hall.

Head over to The Mon Dems Substack to read our November Monthly Message From the Chair! moncountydems.substack.com/p/monthly-me...

Previous Gov. Jim Justice celebrated a $10 million special fund for food banks. A line item with the same amount wasn’t included in this year’s budget bill, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.

HOW IT'S DONE 🌊

We've received some questions regarding whether today is General Election Day in West Virginia. There are no elections in WV today, but many states across the country are having important elections for Governor, State Legislature, judicial seats, local offices, and other ballot initiatives.

“let her eat cake” 🐶🍰 - jim justice, probably

Check out the latest post in our Appalachian Reality Check series: Saving Seeds is Resistance. 📖 Read it here: moncountydems.substack.com/p/saving-see...

WV House Democrats Ask Governor to Act Now in SNAP Benefit Crisis 🚨

Check out the first piece in our Core Values, Core Voices series on The Mon Dems Substack! "Regarding Marriage Equality" explores the potential ramifications if Obergefell v. Hodges is overturned. Read it here 📖: moncountydems.substack.com/p/regarding-...

📢 Monongalia County: Make your voices heard regarding the proposed updates to PEIA! The PEIA Finance Board will be hosting a public hearing in Morgantown on Monday, November 17th at the WVU Mountainlair Gold Ballroom. Registration begins at 5:30 pm, and the hearing will begin at 6 pm.

Families’ budgets will explode if Congress doesn’t extend the ACA tax credits. We shouldn’t have to decide between paying rent, groceries and utilities or seeing a doctor. Fund the government. Fix the health care crisis. Put working people first. https://wapo.st/48CDBmq

📈 Hope Gas is proposing to increase utility rates by 40%! Make your voice heard by attending the public hearing November 3rd in Charleston or submitting a comment to the Public Service Commission (PSC). www.wboy.com/news/west-vi...

Yesterday we showed up for No Kings Day. Today we keep the energy going. Here are 8 ways to channel yesterday's momentum into real community power. moncountydems.substack.com/p/from-rally...

We had a great monthly meeting last night! Thank you to all who brought items for our donation drive for WV Sober Living, and special thank you to our volunteers who delivered the supplies to their Morgantown facility today!

If you missed the Kitchen Table Tour stop in Morgantown, the House Dems will be at the Fairmont Senior Center on Tuesday, October 14th at 6 pm! More information below ⬇️⬇️

📝Share Your Stories on The Mon Dems Substack! We're excited to launch two new series on our Substack where we want to hear from you!

✈️ WV’s Rural Air Service is at Risk ✈️ Morgantown Municipal Airport is one of five airports in West Virginia relying on the Essential Air Service (EAS), a federal program that guarantees daily flights from rural airports by subsidizing airlines.

Read our membership guide, become part of WV Young Democrats, and save the date! 💙🩵

Check out the October Monthly Message From the Chair on The Mon Dems Substack! moncountydems.substack.com/p/monthly-me...

The Mon Dems are proud to announce John Williams for West Virginia as our 2025 Monongalia County Democrat of the Year!

PSA: There will be a community meeting on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:30 pm at the Cheat Lake VFD regarding the impacts of NextEra's proposed Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL). Hear from local leaders and community members about the impact this transmission line could have on our region.