Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Lawmakers Discuss Changing BRIM Statute Of Limitations
West Virginia lawmakers disagreed on the intent of a bill introduced on Monday, March 31, that would make changes to how long some people have to sue. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStudent Health, Prescription Power And March Madness In The Senate
Monday, the Senate sent two bills nearing completion to their Rules committee, took action on bills related to student safety and heard comments on WVU men's basketball's exclusion from the NCAA tournament.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPossible Solutions Offered For Foster Care System Problems
For many years West Virginia has led the nation in foster care rates, with more than 6,000 children currently in state custody. This year, the state legislature formed a work group to identify and address complaints of neglect and ineptitude in the state’s child welfare system. As Emily Rice reports, the work group reported their findings and recommendations to lawmakers this month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Recognizes Child Advocacy Day
Monday was Child Advocacy Day at the Capitol, bringing together child welfare advocates to provide resources and educate the public.
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W.Va. Children 5 Times More At Risk Of Drug Endangerment
The West Virginia Child Advocacy Group, or WVCAN, saw a nearly 10 percent increase in children served in the past five years.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Lawmakers Addressing Child Sex Abuse
Some West Virginia lawmakers say they'll introduce legislation intended to better protect children from sex abuse following a task force report indicating…
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