Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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In Final Meeting, House Finance Committee Approves Some Of Morrisey’s Fiscal Goals
Lawmakers have submitted their version of the state budget to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. But two of Morrisey’s fiscal priorities are still making their way through the legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Of Delegates Advances Major Regulations For Vape, Smoke Shops
The regulations for vape and smoke shops include required licensing, location restrictions and signage requirements in an effort to curb appeal to children.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExperts Say W.Va. Must Spend More On Tobacco Prevention
West Virginia invests less than one percent of its earnings from tobacco settlement money in prevention and cessation programs yet a new report shows lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCancer Advocates Petition Governor To Address Tobacco Use In Special Session
Cancer advocates are petitioning West Virginia’s governor to consider an investment for tobacco prevention in his expected call for a special session in August.
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Annual Anti-Tobacco Summit Aims To Slow Nicotine Use In Teens
An annual event is set to educate more than 600 youth from across West Virginia about the dangers of nicotine use.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Officials Aim To Stop Vaping Before It Starts
A new initiative aims to curb rates of vaping among West Virginia’s teenagers.
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