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Morrisey Vetoes 12 Bills In Final Hours Before Deadline

The West Virginia Legislature closed its 60-day session at midnight on March 14. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had 15 days, not counting Sundays, to sign, veto or allow the 306 bills the body passed to become law. That deadline passed Wednesday night.

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Lawmakers Analyze How 'Raylee's Law' Failed In Final Hour

The state legislature has once again failed to enact Raylee’s Law. The frustration of that moment has given way now to analysis about what happened – and how to move forward.

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Bill Directs Nearly $3M To Smoking/Vaping Cessation

A report from the American Cancer Society notes that more than 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. That despite the age to purchase the products being set at 21 years of age.

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Morrisey Highlights Session Successes, Sees Opportunity For More

In his first press conference since the end of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Patrick Morrisey chose to focus on the successes of his priorities -- and goals ahead.

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