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W.Va. Leads Nation In Monthly Drop In Overdose Deaths

New figures show a significant drop in the number of overdose deaths in West Virginia.

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Increased Penalties For Drug Offenses Passes House Of Delegates

Penalties will increase for drug-related offenses if the Senate concurs with changes made to Lauren’s Law by the House of Delegates.

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Schools, Elections, Drug Penalties: House Judiciary Committee Acts On Wide Spate Of Bills

In a Wednesday morning meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, delegates took action on bills pertaining to classroom decor, election protocol, drug offenses and the oil and gas industry.

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Bill Expanding Drug Sale Penalties Sparks Concern For Some Lawmakers

West Virginians convicted of selling illicit drugs may soon face stiffer criminal penalties. But some lawmakers and residents worry harsher sentences may not effectively deter drug use, and could even have farther reaching implications than intended.

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