Brooke County’s Wellsburg Bridge Finalist For National Transportation Award
One year ago, thousands of West Virginians and Ohioans gathered at the Ohio River to celebrate the op...
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Lawmakers Hear Updates On DHHR Reorganization
The re-organization of the DHHR, as directed by lawmakers in 2023, is going well, with a few hiccups, Department of Health Secretary Sherri Young told a legislative committee on Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOfficials Report 'Positive Momentum' In Restructuring
During a briefing, Dr. Jeff Coben, interim secretary of the DHHR, was asked multiple questions about the progress of the restructuring process of the agency.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Bill Would Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
Leaders in West Virginia’s House of Delegates say they plan to strengthen a number of ethics laws in West Virginia this legislative session. The first…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMedical Professional Liability Bill Passes in the House
Senate Bill 6, relating to medical liability caps for nursing home administrators, was up for passage in the House Tuesday.Last week, this bill stirred up…
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Senate Bill 6 Stirs Emotions at Public Hearing in House Judiciary
An emotional public hearing was held this morning to discuss Senate Bill 6 dealing with medical professional liability for nursing home…
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