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Bill That Gives Pharmacists Ability To Prescribe Limited Medication Heads To Governor's Desk
Senate Bill 526 gives pharmacists the ability to prescribe certain medications, but the bill's lead sponsor, Sen. Laura Chapman, R-Ohio, s...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChildhood Immunization Bill Dies On House Floor
The West Virginia House of Delegates has rejected Senate Bill 460, which would have required public schools to accept unv...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReligious, But Not Philosophical, Exemptions Added Back Into The Vaccine Bill
Lawmakers considered multiple changes to the vaccine bill on Friday, one that profoundly changed the legislation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill To Standardize Court Mental Health Evaluations Passes House
State lawmakers have moved to standardize the state’s process for deciding whether to place residents in mental health institutions by creating a new role to oversee the process.
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Lawmakers Hear From All Sides Of Vaccine Debate
On Monday night, lawmakers held a hearing on controversial legislation that would change West Virginia’s school-entry vaccination requirements to allow for religious and philosophical exemptions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMaking Childcare More Affordable, Accessible
On this episode of The Legislature Today, leaders from both sides of the aisle have declared that childcare for the working men and women of West Virginia is a priority regarding economic and workforce development. So far, there has been plenty of talk but little legislative action. Randy Yohe spoke with Del. Joey Garcia, D-Marion, and Del. Evan Worrell, R-Cabell, to explore the issue.
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