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Warner Says ‘No’ To US Department Of Justice A Second Time, This West Virginia Morning

Secretary of State Kris Warner said his office has received a second request from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking unredacted information on hundreds of thousands of registered voters in this state. We recently spoke with him to learn why he’s not turning that information over. Also, high school students from all over the state came to the capitol Tuesday, asking legislators to put money in the budget for smoking cessation programs.

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Student Leaders Ask Legislators To Fund Anti-Tobacco Programs

This year's annual Tobacco Free Day at the legislature featured high school students from across the state dressed in ponchos and carrying umbrellas to advocate use of the Rainy Day fund for smoking cessation programs.

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W.Va. Falls Far Short Of Smoking Cessation Funding

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in West Virginia, accounting for about 4,200 deaths annually. And about 20% of West Virginia adults smoke. 

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$200 Million Federal Award To Transform Health Care In W.Va.

West Virginia's nearly $200 million federal award will help the state transform its rural health care system, but won't replace the pending $1 billion in annual Medicaid cuts.

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