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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Valley Health Says Certificate Of Need Exemption Helped Expand Imaging Services For Berkeley County
Providers at a Berkeley County medical campus hope new imaging equipment will expand access to care for residents of West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Debates Procedure Before Tackling Regular Business
A debate over a motion to discharge - to move a bill from committee directly to the House floor - delayed the chambers' business for close to two hours due to debates over parliamentary rules and procedures.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Department Of Health Secretary Announces Initiatives
West Virginia’s new secretary of the Department of Health was sworn into office Friday and announced goals to increase efficiency within the department with AI software, among other initiatives.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmaker Talks Potential Changes To Medical Practices In W.Va.
On this episode of The Legislature Today, a number of bills have moved through the West Virginia Legislature this year that make changes to the practice of medicine in the state. A bill to remove the certificate of need for hospitals failed, but bills allowing optometrists and pharmacists to expand their practice are still moving. Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, has argued against some of these bills so he joined News Director Eric Douglas in our studio to discuss why.
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Vaccines And Trans Rights At The Capitol, Rural Homelessness And The Personal Impact Of Federal Cuts, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, homelessness in the southern coalfields, losing a dream job to federal cuts and the legislature looks at transgender rights and vaccine exemptions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor Keeps Sights On Religious Vaccine Exemptions, Certificate Of Need Repeal
Gov. Patrick Morrisey addressed two legislative priorities at a press briefing Friday. He said he maintains hope that both goals will come to fruition this year.
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