Spring Gobbler Season To Open On Monday
Hunters are encouraged to introduce someone under 18 years of age to the sport.
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Opioid Prevention
WVFF Begins Opioid Needs Assessment
The West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF) is launching a needs assessment study to determine the best places and ways to spend opioid settlement money.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExpert: W.Va.’s Drug Epidemic Is Holding Back Its Economy And Hurting Its Children
A senior policy advisor to the Legislature presented a sobering picture of West Virginia's drug epidemic on Monday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPrevention Day Brings Students And Advocates To The Capitol
Advocates gathered under the capitol dome Monday to educate lawmakers about the prevention of addictions and mental health struggles.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Monies Proposed To Address Opioid Crisis And Child Care Costs
The Biden-Harris administration is asking Congress for domestic supplemental funding to assist with the opioid crisis and child care costs — some of which would come to West Virginia.
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W.Va. Receives $4.4 Million To Fight Opioids
Federal funding was awarded to West Virginia in response to the overdose risk from fentanyl and other opioids.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStudent Art Helps Raise Awareness Around Opioids
The contest received more than 2,000 entries from students at 66 middle and elementary schools across West Virginia. The submissions included a mix of drawings, poems and other designs aimed at promoting awareness.
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