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Morrisey Signs State Budget Into Law, But Cuts Millions Proposed By Legislature
The governor signed off a bill setting the state's budget for fiscal year 2026, but cut some funding allocations that lawmakers had approved earlier this month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Democrats Formally Request Repeal Of Controversial DEI Bill
The state Senate’s two democrats have both signed a letter to Senate President Randy Smith stating that Senate Bill 474 did not properly complete legislative action, and should not be enrolled, authenticated, or presented to the Governor for approval. They are also calling on the governor to veto the bill if it reaches him.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor Signs Elementary School Discipline Bill
Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 199 into law Tuesday morning at Ripley Elementary School. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Nearly Funded Tobacco Education Efforts, But Let Bill Die In Committee
A bill to fund a Tobacco Education Fund in the nation’s most nicotine addicted state failed in the final hours of the 2025 legislative session.
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In Eleventh Hour, Senate Republicans Suspend Rules To Pass DEI Ban
Both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature voted to pass a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. But a technical error sent the state Senate into chaos Saturday night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Reviews Numerous Amendments To Proposed DEI Ban
The West Virginia House of Delegates reviewed Senate Bill 474 Saturday. The bill would eliminate DEI initiatives across the state government — plus entities it funds, like public universities.
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