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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

Raleigh County Judge Upholds Religious Exemption To Vaccine Requirements While Case Continues

The ruling narrowly upholds an executive order issued by Gov. Patrick Morrisey in January, granting religious and philosophical exemptions to the state school vaccination requirements. 

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Education Jack Walker,

Backed By Governor, Raleigh County Mom Sues For Religious Vaccine Exemption

Gov. Patrick Morrisey hosted a press conference in Beckley on Tuesday to express support for a Raleigh County mother suing the state's board of education over school vaccine policies.

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Lawmakers Discuss Flooding Challenges And Goals

On this episode of The Legislature Today, heavy rainfall late last week prompted Gov. Jim Justice to declare a state of emergency for all 55 counties in West Virginia. Flooding is common in West Virginia and Assistant News Director Caroline MacGregor brings us this perspective on the problem.

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WVPB News Ashton Marra,

Democratic Amendment Significantly Changes House Religious Freedom Bill

After a late-night meeting Friday, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee emerged with a new version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The…

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