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Lawmakers dismissed pleas for help as thousands died of overdoses. Now they plan to study why the epidemic persists.
West Virginian lawmakers plan to study why the addiction crisis persists. But they’ve disregarded expertise shared by ...
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With child labor violations on the rise across the country, West Virginia lawmakers want to make it easier for kids to work
Lawmakers want to relax West Virginia’s child labor protections. Other states are passing similar measures amid a rise in ...
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Hope Scholarship costs could balloon to $315 million next year to fund private schools, homeschooling
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What lawmakers’ rollback of drinking water protections reveals about how the state regulates the chemical industry
Critics say the bill would allow more pollution by making it easier to reclassify the state’s waterways. Proponents say it’s ...
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West Virginia’s foster system is in crisis. Here are 5 ways lawmakers could help foster kids right now.
A judge tossed a foster care lawsuit, but lawmakers can make changes. A lack of CPS workers and support for families are ...
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Lawmakers take first step to bring death penalty back in a state with history of wrongful convictions
With little debate, a Senate committee gave the first stamp of approval to bringing back the death penalty. The state has ...
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PSC delays action on proposals to speed up broadband expansion after utilities object to cost
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In 26 minutes and 31 seconds, the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee took the first step towards bringing back the death penalty. The committee had little discussion, and no witnesses were ...