W.Va. AmeriCorps Programs See Jump In Federal Funds
AmeriCorps programs across the state will share in more than $6.4 million of federal funding for a variety of community support programs.
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Backed By Governor, Raleigh County Mom Sues For Religious Vaccine Exemption
Gov. Patrick Morrisey hosted a press conference in Beckley on Tuesday to express support for a Raleigh County mother suing the state's board of education over school vaccine policies.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Talk Latest Action As Crossover Day Comes To A Close
On this episode of The Legislature Today, it was Crossover Day at the West Virginia Legislature, meaning it was the last day for a bill to be read a third time in its chamber of origin. Chris Schulz talks with Dels. Kayla Young, D-Kanawha, and Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, about the day’s action.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Sends Religious Freedom Restoration Act To Governor’s Desk
A bill purporting to forbid “government limitations on the exercise of religion” now only needs Gov. Jim Justice’s signature to become law after Senate action late Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBuilding Up W.Va. As A Vacation Destination State
On this episode of The Legislature Today, with West Virginia tourism growing as a four season, nationwide destination, there's an abundance of legislation to enhance hiking and biking, with rail trails and rest stops along the way.
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House Approves Religious Freedom Restoration Act
A bill that looks at religious freedom was up for a final vote in the West Virginia House of Delegates Monday. House Bill 3042 is called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and is similar to a bill that failed in the West Virginia Legislature in 2016.
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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