Reproductive Rights

Miscarriages Cannot Lead To Criminal Charges, W.Va. Prosecuting Attorneys Say

West Virginia women cannot face “criminal liability” for experiencing miscarriages, a statewide prosecuting attorneys association said Monday. Neither are they required to report miscarriages to law enforcement.

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Accessing Reproductive Care And Remembering President Carter, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, what the past can teach advocates about providing access to reproductive care and remembering President Jimmy Carter.

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Thousands Travel Outside W.Va. For Abortion Care After Roe

More than 2,200 West Virginia residents traveled out of state to receive an abortion in 2023. Among them, 820 went to Maryland, 600 went to Pennsylvania and 590 went to Virginia.

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Steve Williams Calls For Abortion Ballot Measure

Huntington Mayor Steve Williams has launched a petition calling for Gov. Jim Justice to include discussion of an abortion ballot measure during the special session in May.

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