Weekend World Championship Kicks Off In Charleston
The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean will host thousands of athletes from around the globe this weekend for the Spartan Trifecta World Championship.
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League Of Women Voters Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard, Says Key Issues Went Overlooked
An annual report released this week by a women-led civic engagement group argues state lawmakers insufficiently addressed areas of need during this year's legislative session.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Signs School Smartphone Ban, National Motto Bills Into Law
On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed into law two bills passed this year by the West Virginia Legislature that pertain to public schools in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey 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 NewsBill That Gives Pharmacists Ability To Prescribe Limited Medication Heads To Governor's Desk
Senate Bill 526 gives pharmacists the ability to prescribe certain medications, but the bill's lead sponsor, Sen. Laura Chapman, R-Ohio, s...
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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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