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Capito Edges Closer to Morrisey in West Virginia’s GOP Gubernatorial Primary Polling
In a six-way GOP primary on May 14 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jim Justice, the attorney general and a former state lawmaker have emerged as the frontrunners.
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Court Overturns West Virginia Transgender Sports Ban
The law was challenged in court by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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West Virginia Legislation Could Allow Private Schools to Decide Their Own Vaccination Policies
A new vaccine bill passed West Virginia’s Senate 18-12, and now awaits Gov. Jim Justice’s approval before it can be signed into law.
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Social Security Plan Would Phase Out Taxes in West Virginia
Lawmakers in West Virginia overwhelmingly passed a bill this week to phase out state taxes on Social Security payments.
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Seven States Sue NCAA in Antitrust Suit
The transfer eligibility rule ‘imposes a one year delay in the eligibility of certain college athletes transferring between NCAA member institutions.’
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Sen. Manchin Says He Won’t Run for Reelection, Dealing Setback to Democrats
The senator’s move significantly boosts the chances of the GOP flipping the West Virginia seat.
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State of Emergency Issued in West Virginia Amid Severe Flooding
A state of emergency was declared across five counties in West Virginia on Aug. 28 after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in several parts of the state, damaging roads and homes.
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