Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Legislators Pass Bill To Fully Ban Gender-Affirming Care, Scrapping Exemption For Suicidal Teens
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Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Democrats Say Republicans Overlooked Laundry List Of Key Issues This Session
Just days remain in this year’s legislative session, but Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates say the wider legislature has insufficiently addressed key issues affecting residents across the state. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSchools, Elections, Drug Penalties: House Judiciary Committee Acts On Wide Spate Of Bills
In a Wednesday morning meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, delegates took action on bills pertaining to classroom decor, election protocol, drug offenses and the oil and gas industry.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDEI Ban One Step Closer To Law, Despite Spirited Pushback
West Virginia lawmakers are moving forward in their effort to prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, but not without pushback from some members of the House Judiciary Committee.
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FOIA Bill Passes House
A controversial bill that some say reduces transparency in government was considered today in the House of Delegates. The bill affects journalists as well as researchers and members of the public who want access to information. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Discuss Changing BRIM Statute Of Limitations
West Virginia lawmakers disagreed on the intent of a bill introduced on Monday, March 31, that would make changes to how long some people have to sue. ...
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