Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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Berkeley County Delegate Under Fire For Alleged Antisemitic Remark
Del. Ian Masters, R-Berkeley, is facing blowback from the state’s Democratic Party after antisemitic comments he allegedly made surfaced online.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIn Eleventh Hour, Senate Republicans Suspend Rules To Pass DEI Ban
Both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature voted to pass a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. But a technical error sent the state Senate into chaos Saturday night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Reviews Numerous Amendments To Proposed DEI Ban
The West Virginia House of Delegates reviewed Senate Bill 474 Saturday. The bill would eliminate DEI initiatives across the state government — plus entities it funds, like public universities.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew ‘Western’ Civics Center At WVU Passes Legislature
State lawmakers have paved the way for a new center at West Virginia University for civics education, which would focus on “classical western history and culture.”
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Lawmakers Vote To Dissolve Anti-Discrimination Office, Already Hollowed Out Amid DEI Cuts
The West Virginia House of Delegates voted Friday to pass Senate Bill 837, which would eliminate the West Virginia Office of Equal Opportunity. That office is charged with protecting residents from discrimination.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Votes To Scrap Work Permits For 14, 15-Year-Olds
Current state law lets West Virginia youth begin working at age 14. Those teens may soon qualify for employment without a work permit, pending final approval from state officials.
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