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W.Va.’s Legislative Scorecard And A Look At Compassion Fatigue On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we speak with Judy Ball, chair of the Legislative Action Workgroup for the League of Women Voters of West Virginia, to break down the state's 2024 Legislative Scorecard. Also, we hear an excerpt from our Us & Them episode, "Compassion Fatigue."

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Tracking The Bills The Governor Vetoes, Signs Into Law

As the deadline for Gov. Jim Justice to sign bills into law approaches, there are still numerous bills on the table awaiting his consideration.

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As Deadline Nears, More Than 170 Bills Wait For Signature

About 63 percent of the bills passed during the West Virginia Legislature's 2024 regular session await a response from Gov. Jim Justice, which is due March 27.

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Spousal Sex Abuse Fully Criminalized, Marking ‘New Day’ For Survivors

Gov. Jim Justice signed a law on Friday eliminating marital exemptions for sex abuse. Advocates say the new law will help survivors pursue legal recourse for their experiences with spousal abuse.

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