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W.Va. Black Pride Foundation Forges Space For Black LGBTQ Community
Reporter Jack Walker spoke with West Virginia Black Pride Foundation founder Kasha Snyder-McDonald to discuss her organization’s vision for a better West Virginia for Black LGBTQ residents.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTown Of Bethany Votes To Prohibit Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination
On Wednesday, the Bethany Town Council unanimously voted to adopt a local fairness law, which prohibits anti-LGBTQ discrimination in housing, employment and public services.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTrans Activists: New Law Could Block Gender Affirming Care For Inmates
The West Virginia Legislature passed Senate Bill 1009 in a special session earlier this week. The law prohibits the use of state funds for certain medical procedures or benefits that are not medically necessary for inmates.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJefferson County Residents Concerned ‘Adult Live Performance’ Ordinance Targets LGBTQ People
Jefferson County residents voiced their concerns Thursday at the Jefferson County Commission meeting over a new county ordinance that limits drag performances in front of minors.
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Final Reporter Roundtable Discusses Remaining Bills As Session Nears Final Hours
On this episode of The Legislature Today, we conclude our daily coverage for the 2023 legislative session with one last reporter roundtable. Randy Yohe, Chris Schulz, Emily Rice and Curtis Tate are all on the set together to discuss bills that have passed and the bills that are left.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSpeakers Clash Over Religious Freedom Bill At Hearing
Some people said West Virginia needs a law to codify the right of residents to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs because of growing threats to their constitutional freedoms. ...
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