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WVFF Creates New Funding Mechanism For Opioid Settlement Money 

At its first quarterly meeting of the year, the West Virginia First Foundation Board of Directors approved a new funding mechanism.

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Lawmakers Analyze How 'Raylee's Law' Failed In Final Hour

The state legislature has once again failed to enact Raylee’s Law. The frustration of that moment has given way now to analysis about what happened – and how to move forward.

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Bill Directs Nearly $3M To Smoking/Vaping Cessation

A report from the American Cancer Society notes that more than 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. That despite the age to purchase the products being set at 21 years of age.

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Continued Obstacles To Approve ‘Raylee’s Law’ — And What Comes Next, This West Virginia Morning

A desperate attempt to pass a bill that had support from both parties in both chambers came down to the final minutes of the 2026 state Legislative session Saturday night. Aimed at keeping children in desperate situations safe, debate over the bill led to high emotions as hope from supporters began to fade. Senior Reporter Chris Schulz looks at what happened – and what comes next.

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