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West Virginia lawmakers passed Senate Bill 458, which will bring more licensed workers to the state

West Virginia lawmakers passed Senate Bill 458, which will bring more licensed workers to the state

CHARLESTON, West Virginia (WDTV) – West Virginia lawmakers approved the “Universal Professional and Occupational Licensing Act.” The law allows licensed and certified professionals to ...

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The West Virginia Senate amended the budget measure to add more monies for Birth to Three

The West Virginia Senate amended the budget measure to add more monies for Birth to Three

CHARLESTON, WV (WCHS) — Birth to Three practitioners who serve children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities across the state ...

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As Trump asks for more coal, West Virginia miners remain vulnerable owing to the postponement of the silica rule and NIOSH cuts

As Trump asks for more coal, West Virginia miners remain vulnerable owing to the postponement of the silica rule and NIOSH cuts

A new federal rule aimed at reducing coal miners’ exposure to silica dust, a major cause of black lung disease, has been delayed until ...

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Supporters argue that a cell phone ban in schools might reduce bullying and enhance student attentiveness

Supporters argue that a cell phone ban in schools might reduce bullying and enhance student attentiveness

CHARLESTON, WV (WCHS) — If House Bill 2003 is signed into law, West Virginia students will not be able to check their phones during ...

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Advocates criticize West Virginia's squatting bill for lacking answers to the homelessness epidemic

Advocates criticize West Virginia’s squatting bill for lacking answers to the homelessness epidemic

CHARLESTON, WV (WCHS) — House Bill 2434 attempts to crack down on persons who illegally live on properties, whether they are homes or businesses, ...

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The legislature passed two bills that combine state agencies

The legislature passed two bills that combine state agencies

The two laws, House laws 2008 and 2009, merge four state departments into two. Sen. Patricia Rucker, a Republican from Jefferson County, chairs the ...

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It is time for West Virginia officials to be friends with coal miners, not coal

It is time for West Virginia officials to be friends with coal miners, not coal

West Virginia Republicans Sens. Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito pose with coal miners at a White House event where President Donald Trump signed ...

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West Virginia passed legislation to extend safe surrender zones

West Virginia passed legislation to extend safe surrender zones

Charleston, West Virginia (WOWK) — West Virginia is expanding access to safe options for parents who believe they can’t care for a new baby, ...

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Senator Jim Justice is 'really proud' of Trump's coal executive orders

Senator Jim Justice is ‘really proud’ of Trump’s coal executive orders

Senator Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, is ecstatic that President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to reinvigorate the coal industry. Justice spoke on “NewsNation ...

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WVDOH cleans up and assesses damage after series of thunderstorms

WVDOH cleans up and assesses damage after series of thunderstorms

CHARLESTON, WV — Work crews from the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) are cleaning up and assessing damage caused by a series of ...

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