Berkeley Springs Film Festival Showcases Cinema
The Berkeley Springs Film Festival is showcasing both local projects and international movies in the Eastern Panhandle this weekend.
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Fruit Tree Migration And A Final Legislative Wrap On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, several lawmakers called the just completed legislative session historic, while others were concerned over the focus on major economic development rather than helping working West Virginians. Randy Yohe has a final session wrap from the House of Delegates.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Bill Could Restrict State Investments If It Becomes Law
The House of Delegates debated a bill Wednesday that would essentially block the state board of investments from investing in companies that refuse to support fossil fuels. House Bill 2862 would ensure that all shareholder votes, by or on behalf of the West Virginia Investment Management Board and the Board of Treasury Investments, are cast according to the monetary interests of the beneficiaries.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWorker’s Compensation ‘Deliberate Intent’ Bill Narrowly Passes House
The House of Delegates approved a bill Tuesday that would limit how much compensation a worker can receive if he or she is injured on the job and can prove their employer deliberately made the work environment unsafe.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Approves Religious Freedom Restoration Act
A bill that looks at religious freedom was up for a final vote in the West Virginia House of Delegates Monday. House Bill 3042 is called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and is similar to a bill that failed in the West Virginia Legislature in 2016.
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Bill Requiring Sexual Assault Training For Hospital Nurses Goes To Governor
A bill meant to staff each West Virginia hospital with a qualified sexual assault nurse examiner passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday and is headed to the governor’s desk. But there were changes to reduce the requirement on having nurses on site.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Passes Bill To Facilitate Birthing Centers
Lawmakers on the House Floor discussed the risks and benefits of forgoing a Certificate of Need for birthing centers to open in West Virginia.
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