Eric Douglas

Eric is WVPB’s News Director. He’s a native of Kanawha County and graduated from Marshall University with a degree in journalism. He has written for newspapers and magazines throughout his career. He is also an author, writing both nonfiction and fiction, including a series of thriller novels set in locations around the world.

Court Rules W.Va. Medicaid Not Required To Pay For Gender-Affirming Care

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling and held that West Virginia’s policy to deny gender-affirming care does not violate the Equal Protection Clause, the Affordable Care Act or the Medicaid Act.  

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MU Swimmers Sue To Stop Program Closure 

Members of the Marshall University Women’s Swimming and Diving team have filed a federal class action lawsuit against the university, as well as a request for a temporary restraining order, to stop the closure of the program.  

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Report: Abandoned Gas Wells Are A Growing Problem For W.Va.

A new report from the Ohio River Valley Institute says there are tens of thousands of abandoned or orphaned gas wells in the state that have gone uncounted.  

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Morrisey Calls On Voters To Ask For Tax Cuts

While the West Viriginia Legislature held marathon sessions in the capitol to pass as many bills from each chamber as possible on Crossover Day, Gov. Patrick Morrisey took his tax cut message to the people at Tamarack in Beck...

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