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Senators Discuss Opioid Treatment Program Legislation

On this episode of The Legislature Today, legislation to outlaw opioid treatment programs that distribute methadone without offering integrated care in West Virginia, Senate Bill 204, is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature. Emily Rice brings us this story. Also, Assistant News Director Maria Young talks with Sens. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, and Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, about the bill.

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W.Va. VFDs ‘Doing Very Well,’ Says 2024 Audit

Appearing Monday before the legislative interim Post Audits Subcommittee, State Volunteer Firefighter Department Auditor Nahan Hamilton said the overall findings of a 2024 state funding audit showed no material misuse of state funds. 

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Justice Hosts Bill Signing Ceremony At Firefighter Convention

Gov. Jim Justice ceremonially signed House Bill 5128 Friday at the West Virginia State Firemen’s Association’s annual convention in Julian, WV.

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Leadership Of Kanawha County Volunteer Fire Department Resigns 

Tyler Mountain Fire Chief Louie Robinson and all but one of the department’s Board of Directors resigned Thursday evening.

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