W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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Election Changes, State Budget And Abortion Medication, At The Legislature This Week
On The Legislature This Week, House Finance leaders provide us with some insight into the state budget process. We also hear about lawmakers’ ideas to change local elections, as well as a bill restricting abortion medication in the Senate.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Discuss Informed Consent Abortion
A bill moved through the Senate Health and Human Resources Committee on Thursday that would require medical professionals to educate someone granted an abortion in West Virginia about possible risks.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Move To Clarify W.Va. Abortion Ban
Senate Bill 552 replaces language that referenced “physician” and replaced it with “licensed medical professional.” It also includes language that would revoke a licensed medical professional’s license if they willingly violate the bill by performing an abortion outside of the parameters set in the bill.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Faces Shortage Of OB-GYNs And Places For Them To Work
Only 18 of the state's 55 counties have hospital birthing centers.
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Voter Registration Push Has Overriding Themes
For some, the push to boost West Virginia voter registration has an overriding theme. What’s consistent is that all involved want to see informed voters going to polling places in November.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Signs Abortion Bill Into Law
Gov. Jim Justice has signed House Bill 302 into law, a measure banning abortions, with limited exceptions, in West Virginia.
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