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The legislative session is over, but West Virginia’s overdose crisis rages on

by Lauren Peace and Erin Beck April 14th, 2021April 19th, 2021

Instead of working to address causes and increase access to treatment, lawmakers focused on bills that experts say will make things worse.

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The West Virginia Legislative session is over; here’s some of what passed and what didn’t

by Erin Beck April 11th, 2021April 12th, 2021

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Repealing the WV income tax could mean more people coming to the state. It’ll definitely mean changes for people already living here.

by Erin Beck April 9th, 2021April 9th, 2021

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Some lawmakers want to change how West Virginia’s natural resources are taxed — but it would end up costing local governments

by Douglas Soule April 7th, 2021April 7th, 2021

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Advocates worry welfare drug testing bill could spike West Virginia’s child neglect cases

by Amelia Ferrell Knisely April 7th, 2021April 7th, 2021

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A rare bipartisan bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage nears passage in the West Virginia Legislature

by Lauren Peace April 6th, 2021April 6th, 2021

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W.Va. lawmakers weigh tighter voting deadlines, more restrictions on social media’s role in elections

by Erin Beck April 2nd, 2021April 2nd, 2021

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Post-Crossover Day, here’s what’s still in play in the West Virginia Legislature

by Erin Beck April 1st, 2021April 1st, 2021

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If a problem with transgender kids playing sports doesn’t exist, does it need fixed? West Virginia lawmakers think so.

by Erin Beck March 29th, 2021March 28th, 2021

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Gov. Justice continues to promote his tax plan, but West Virginia businesses are skeptical

by Douglas Soule March 26th, 2021March 26th, 2021