Tickets Now Available For Theatre West Virginia Summer Series
Theatergoers can choose from productions of the Civil War drama "Honey in the Rock" or "Shrek the Musical."
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Inspector General: 91% Of W.Va. Child Abuse Cases Out Of Compliance
West Virginia was chosen for a federal audit due to the highly publicized death of a teen in 2024, as well as reports of the state's overburdened Child Protective Services workforce.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor’s Appointment To Fill Senate Vacancy Draws Criticism From Democrats
Morrisey announced Thursday he has appointed Zack Maynard to fill the vacancy created by Mike Stuart's appointment to be general counsel to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTrump Moves To Strip Union Rights Of NIOSH Workers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to end collective bargaining agreements (CBA) for its employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCourt Ruling Favors 2 Coal Miners Who Sued Over Trump Cuts
A federal judge has issued another favorable ruling for two coal miners who sued to get black lung benefits. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger on Thursday let Matthew Ward, a Mingo County coal miner, joi...
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New Miner Challenges Trump Cuts To Black Lung Screening Program
The suit challenges the decision by HHS to shutter the agency that processes such applications. In May, U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ordered HHS to restore the program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNIOSH Director Tells Federal Judge That Black Lung Program Is Back
John Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, told U.S. District Judge Irene Berger that 51 workers who had received termination notices in April were back on the job.
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