Over the years I have worked to enact judicial reform in West Virginia. We need a system that enables citizens and their attorneys to participate in an environment that everyone believes is fair. It is essential that everyone that participates in the judicial process has confidence that the law is followed in the verdicts handed down and in the settlements reached. We must maintain a balance between the interested parties. We've come a long way since the days when our state was considered a "
Read More >>From myself and my family to you and yours Have a Blessed Easter. In these troubled times, now more than ever we need the lord's help.
Read More >>Harpers Ferry - March 21 2024 Today Senator Patricia Rucker released the following statement: I am Patricia Rucker, the senior senator from West Virginia’s 16th District. I have refrained from making endorsements in local state races up until now, but I am going to make an exception regarding the race for West Virginia State Senate in the 15th District, the one that includes all of Morgan County and parts of Berkeley and Hampshire. I believe that Tom Willis is the right individual for t
Read More >>Charleston WV - February 25, 2024. At the WVNA Policy Summit Dinner and Nurses' Day at the Capitol event, Patricia Rucker was one of two West Virginia State Senators to be recognized by the West Virginia Nurses Association as a Friend of Nursing. "I am so honored to be recognized as a Friend of Nursing", said Senator Rucker, "nurses are the unsung heroes of our healthcare system. This honor touches my heart. My husband is a nurse and I am very aware of how important this job is" she a
Read More >>The West Virginia Federation of Republican Women has chosen West Virginia State Senator Patricia Rucker of the 16th District to receive their 2024 Legislator of the Year award. "I am so thrilled to have received this award. It is truly an honor. This organization has done so much to empower women in our state and to promote women's issues. I am grateful to be chosen for this award". WVFRW provides the avenue for women to influence policy, develop candidates, and elect the leade
Read More >>One of the things I am proudest of, is my leading role in bringing school choice to West Virginia. As the chair of the West Virginia Senate Education Committee, school choice was something I championed and I was happy that we were able to pass that legislation. I had a lot of help and I am grateful to all of the people both inside and outside of the legislature that helped to make school choice happen in our state. Without a great team, nothing great happens. Now that school choice is a
Read More >>https://wajr.com/west-virginia-charter-schools-making-a-national-mark-rucker-seeks-to-increase-funding/ West Virginia charter schools making a national mark, Rucker seeks to increase funding POSTED BY MIKENOLTING ON FEBRUARY 4, 2024 IN LOCAL NEWS MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The charter school movement in West Virginia is gaining attention on the national level as a model for success. During a visit to Morgantown with the Yass Foundation to recognize the award-winning West Virginia Academy
Read More >>Charleston ---- Senator Patricia Rucker filed to run for her current seat in the West Virginia Senate --- to serve again in the 16th District. "I'm running again to continue the progress we have made, particularly in educating and supporting the children and their families in our state," said Patricia, "a vote for me is a vote for West Virginia children and their families". "I am grateful to my colleagues who came to support me as I signed the filing papers. To Senators Buggs Stover,
Read More >>There has been considerable interest in this legislation, SB 171. Based on the questions raised by constituents, there appears to be some misunderstanding as to what SB 171 is all about. The purpose of SB 171 is to protect agricultural land and to ensure that local government does not re-purpose agricultural land for other uses. It does not apply to Commercial Forestry It does not apply to wind or solar power generating facilities It does not prevent zoning as set forth in Article 1,
Read More >>Can't believe that 2023 is almost over! From my family to you and yours, we hope that this past year has brought you blessings. 2024 is going to be a year of challenges for all of us. Let's work together to make it a great year. We wish you a Happy, Healthy and Successful New Year!
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