Health & Science

State Health Officials Advise: D.C. Airport Measles Case May Have Exposed West Virginian Residents

State health officials have issued an alert for some West Virginia residents who may have been exposed to measles at a D.C. airport.

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House Moves To Weaken Stream Protections

More pollution may make it to streams in the state after the House of Delegates passed a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) rule package Wednesday.  The Engrossed Committee version of House B...

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Senators Pass ‘Lauren’s Law,’ An Effort To Slow Drug Trafficking

Senate Bill 196, now called Lauren’s Law, increases the penalties for drug trafficking in West Virginia to keep manufacturers from trying to distribute their supply in the state.

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Senate Strikes House Amendment On Riley Gains Bill, Sends To Governor's Desk

A Senate bill, dubbed the Riley Gaines Act, has completed legislation and is on its way to the governor's desk.  ...

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