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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Lawmakers 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.

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Health & Science Amelia Knisely,

W.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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Government Randy Yohe,

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.

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Government Randy Yohe,

Justice 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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Government Caroline MacGregor,

New Law Banning Abortion In W.Va. Prompts Strong Reaction

Following West Virginia’s ban on abortion with few exceptions Tuesday, strong reaction has been pouring in on both sides of the contentious issue.

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