West Virginia bill would remove the Freedom of Information Act and allow lawmakers to set own rules on public records
House Bill 3412, sponsored by House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, would remove the Legislature from the list of public bodies ...
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Attempt to discharge repeal of certificate of need program fails
An effort Friday to discharge the bill that died in committee weeks ago to repeal West Virginia’s certificate of need program ...
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States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal
Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the ...
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Local leaders critical of home rule bill that would invalidate non-discrimination ordinance
WHEELING — The West Virginia Senate passed a bill that would void LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinances in cities like Wheeling, where one such ordinance has been in place for almost a decade. Some ...
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First Energy, power company for 545,000 West Virginians, says legislation could raise rates
First Energy Corp., one of West Virginia’s main power suppliers, has big qualms with a couple of bills flowing through the ...
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At least half of US states now outlaw devices that convert pistols into machine guns
Alabama is the latest state to outlaw Glock switches. A law signed this month by Republican Gov. Kay Ivey makes possessing ...
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West Virginia leaders worry about federal Medicaid cuts; rural hospitals worry about state’s reaction
If federal officials cut the amount West Virginia is reimbursed for the healthcare expenses of its Medicaid expansion ...
It's an off-year election cycle with important state races: What to know.
Starting with a contentious Wisconsin court race, 2025 has a handful of key elections that could shape both parties' path ...
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Allegations persist in statehouses: More than 100 lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct in 8 years
Since 2017, The Associated Press has cataloged at least 147 state lawmakers across 44 states who have been accused of sexual ...
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Virginia Establishes Food Pantry Program for Public Colleges
RICHMOND — Gov. Glenn Youngkin agreed with Virginia lawmakers’ plan to create the Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant ...
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West Virginia Senate bill could repeal local nondiscrimination laws in over a dozen cities
The West Virginia Senate recently passed a bill that could overturn antidiscrimination ordinances in West Virginia ...