New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Senate Bill Would Let Adults 18-20 Skip Provisional License To Carry Concealed Firearm
A bill approved by the West Virginia Senate on Tuesday would allow adults 18-20 to carry a concealed firearm without a provisional license.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStudent Use Of Gun Lockers On State Campuses Low
Universities in West Virginia are currently assessing figures from the first semester of school with campus carry in place. The ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCampus Carry Brings Changes To Stadium Security, Fan Experience
With the fall athletic season ready to kick off, universities are making the final adjustments to ensure a safe season.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBathroom Ban, Arming Teachers Focus Of House Education Committee Meeting
The House Committee on Education spent the better part of a two hour meeting Wednesday discussing two bills. One would restrict bathroom use in schools based on sex, and another would help arm teachers.
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Campus Carry Bill Completes Legislation, Awaits Governor’s Signature
Divided down party lines, several of the dozen House Democrats spoke passionately against the bill, concerned with taking institutional freedom away from the many state colleges and universities opposed to campus carry.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Judiciary Advances Campus Carry Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to the Senate floor Thursday that would allow the concealed carry of handguns on the state’s university campuses.
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