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WV lawmakers don't want foster children living in motels and campers; DoHS fights back on their idea

WV lawmakers don’t want foster children living in motels and campers; DoHS fights back on their idea

Del. Jonathan Pinson, R-Mason, a foster parent, discusses child welfare legislation in the House Health Committee on February 17, 2025, in Charleston, West Virginia. ...

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Amid a deadly measles outbreak, West Virginia moves to loosen vaccination rules

Amid a deadly measles outbreak, West Virginia moves to loosen vaccination rules

An amendment that would give West Virginia parents much more leeway in exempting their children from mandatory school vaccinations was removed from a House ...

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Bill prohibiting phones in schools passes in West Virginia House

Bill prohibiting phones in schools passes in West Virginia House

Bridgeport, West Virginia (WDTV) – The House of Delegates passed a bill banning phones in West Virginia public school classrooms on Friday. House Bill ...

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The House is considering expanding photo ID and citizenship verification laws for voters

The House is considering expanding photo ID and citizenship verification laws for voters

Some members of the West Virginia House of Delegates want to tighten voter verification laws. Opponents, however, are concerned that this will add unnecessary ...

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Even in West Virginia, Trump's coal resurgence is not a sure thing

Even in West Virginia, Trump’s coal resurgence is not a sure thing

Coal is deeply ingrained in West Virginia’s economy, history, and culture. However, the cost of coal-generated electricity continues to rise, prompting residents to abandon ...

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A senator from the Republican Party calls Gov. Morrisey "the gentleman from New Jersey" in a fight over the cost of electric bills

A senator from the Republican Party calls Gov. Morrisey “the gentleman from New Jersey” in a fight over the cost of electric bills

Every day the West Virginia Senate meets, the agenda includes “Remarks by Members.” Any senator may stand and address the body as they see ...

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You can only understand these 17 West Virginian slang words if you live there

You can only understand these 17 West Virginian slang words if you live there

West Virginia is a state with rugged mountains, deep forests, and a rich history that runs as deep as its rivers. Whether you’re hiking ...

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Legislators are weakening West Virginia's clean water protections by reclassifying streams and easing inspections

Legislators are weakening West Virginia’s clean water protections by reclassifying streams and easing inspections

McDowell County residents have reported “black, filmy tap water as they rely on bottled water, costing over $100 a month,” according to Jennie Smith, ...

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House Approves Bill Giving Legislature Authority Over Public Schools

House Approves Bill Giving Legislature Authority Over Public Schools

The House of Delegates passed a bill giving the legislature policy and rule-making authority over West Virginia’s public schools. Currently, the state Board of ...

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Senators warn a camping ban intended for the homeless might also be used for mass protests

Senators warn a camping ban intended for the homeless might also be used for mass protests

The state Senate will consider a statewide ban on camping in public places. The ban is intended to address homeless populations, but some senators ...

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