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Mercer County Graduate Will Represent W.Va. In Distinguished Young Women Program
A student from southern W.Va. will represent the state in this year’s Distinguished Young Women program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSmall Business Opportunities Expand For West Virginia Women And Minorities
The grand opening of the West Virginia Women’s Business Center office in Charleston now gives the nonprofit support agency four statewide hubs serving all 55 counties.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Army National Guard Promotes First Woman General
The West Virginia National Guard celebrated a historic milestone on Thursday when Michaelle M. Munger was promoted to the rank of brigadier general, making her the first female to become a general officer for the West Virginia Army National Guard.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Bipartisan STEM Caucus Aims To See More Women In Science, Math Careers
The U.S. Senate launched a new caucus focused on helping women advance in STEM education and careers. West Virginia’s Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is one of the lawmakers spearheading the effort.
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Woman Underground -- How One W.Va. Miner Found Family and Fatherly Connection In Coal
The first female coal miner in America wasn’t legally hired until 1973. At that time, women made 57 cents to a dollar earned by men. The American labor force has come a long way since then but still has a ways to go to reach equality, especially for women of color. In 2020, women earned 82.3% of men’s annual salary.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW. Va. House Advances Expanded Medicaid Coverage For Postpartum Women
House Bill 2266 would extend Medicaid coverage for women one year after giving birth. Current law covers women for 60 days after delivery.
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