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Obesity In W.Va. And A Novel Set In Greenbank, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, a new obesity report paints a grim picture for West Virginia, but can anything be done? Also, Americans have been struggling with housing for years, but is the market changing? And a new novel set in Pocahontas County tells the story of two high school students as they unravel a decades-old mystery.

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Government Emily Rice,

Federal Funding Cuts Prompt Instability And Morgantown Finalizes Its Camping Ban, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the federal government continues to announce funding cuts to programs like Americorps, but Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she is working toward reinstating some federal workers in Morgantown.

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Government Emily Rice,

Senate Moves Vetoed Election Bill Across Legislative Finish Line

The Senate amended and re-passed a rules bundle bill during its Thursday floor session after Governor Patrick Morrisey vetoed it on April 1.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Morrisey Promises Religious Exemption To Vaccination On Day One

On his first day as Governor, Patrick Morrisey promised West Virginia would allow religious exemptions to school-entry vaccines.

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