New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Morrisey Vetoes 12 Bills In Final Hours Before Deadline
The West Virginia Legislature closed its 60-day session at midnight on March 14. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had 15 days, not counting Sundays, to sign, veto or allow the 306 bills the body passed to become law. That deadline passed Wednesday night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSave Women’s Sports Act Challenge Goes To US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from two states Tuesday, including West Virginia, regarding laws that restrict transgender athletes from playing in girls sports in high school and college.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFeeding The Hungry Takes Center Stage At Morrisey Press Conference
Nationally, officials have warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may stop in November if the federal government shutdown continues.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTouting The Success Of ICE Partnership And Exploring Reasons For Obesity, This West Virginia Morning
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that 60 people have been arrested since the state entered into a partnership with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) earlier this year. And a new national report examines some of the factors that influence this state's high obesity rates.
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School Vaccine Lawsuits Consolidated In Raleigh County
Attorney General JB McCuskey requested the suits be consolidated on Aug. 19, arguing that identical issues will be argued throughout both cases and a single judicial response is mandatory.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAdvocates Call For Tobacco Prevention Funding Under New Administration
Advocates are hopeful that Governor Patrick Morrisey will include funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs in his upcoming budget proposal.
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