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2024 Elections
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Joseph Lord
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Stacy Robinson
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John Haughey
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Michael Clements
Key Takeaways From the May 14 Primaries
On May 14, three states—Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia—held primary contests for Democrats and Republicans.
May 15, 2024
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Joseph Lord
May 15
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Courts
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Aldgra Fredly
Former West Virginia Official Sentenced for Lying to Investigators About COVID Test Bills
The former health official approved COVID-19 test program invoices for payments exceeding $34 million without making any verification efforts.
May 14, 2024
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Aldgra Fredly
May 14
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2024 Elections
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Joseph Lord
What to Know About the May 14 Primary Elections
Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia will go to the polls to pick their party’s nominees for the general election.
May 14, 2024
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Joseph Lord
May 14
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2024 Elections
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John Haughey
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.
May 13, 2024
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John Haughey
May 13
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Education & Family News
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Katabella Roberts
Title IX Rules: 6 More States Sue Biden Admin Over ‘Radical and Illegal’ Changes
‘Federal bureaucrats have no power to rewrite laws passed by the people’s elected representatives,’ Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said.
May 01, 2024
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Katabella Roberts
May 01
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Courts
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Sam Dorman
Appeals Court Says State Health Policies Excluding Transgender Surgeries Violate Constitution
During oral arguments in September, at least two judges said it’s likely the case will eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
Apr 29, 2024
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Sam Dorman
Apr 29
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US News
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Tom Ozimek
West Virginia Takes Transgender Sports Ban Fight to Supreme Court
‘We’re working to defend the integrity of women’s sports. We must protect our young women,’ said West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Apr 24, 2024
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Tom Ozimek
Apr 24
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EpochTV Live
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Epoch Video
West Virginia AG, Riley Gaines, Others Speak on Defending State’s Save Women’s Sports Act
Apr 24, 2024
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Epoch Video
Apr 24
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Viewpoints
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John Seiler
Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Is Running on Eastern Coal
Apr 23, 2024
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John Seiler
Apr 23
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West Virginia
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Bill Pan
West Virginia Moves Taxpayers’ College Savings Away From ‘Risky Chinese Investments’
West Virginia will stop investing in China-based companies through its $667 million college savings investment plan.
Apr 19, 2024
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Bill Pan
Apr 19
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West Virginia
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Tom Ozimek
Court Overturns West Virginia Transgender Sports Ban
The law was challenged in court by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Apr 16, 2024
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Tom Ozimek
Apr 16
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West Virginia
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Helen Billings
This Tiny Village Has the Vision of Giving Shelter to Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
An organization is building a community of 24 tiny homes to help teach life skills to young men aging out of foster care.
Apr 03, 2024
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Helen Billings
Apr 03
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US News
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Zachary Stieber
West Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Loosened Vaccine Requirements
West Virginia law mandates schoolchildren receive certain vaccines, including the combination shot against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Mar 28, 2024
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Zachary Stieber
Mar 28
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West Virginia
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Stephen Katte
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.
Mar 11, 2024
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Stephen Katte
Mar 11
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US Crime News
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The Associated Press
West Virginia Bus Driver Charged With DUI After Crash Sends Multiple Children to the Hospital
Mar 05, 2024
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The Associated Press
Mar 05
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Presidential Race
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Naveen Athrappully
Senator Manchin Will Back Trump If He Becomes President
The senator will not vote for the former president and believes Biden has gone ’too far to the left.'
Feb 26, 2024
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Naveen Athrappully
Feb 26
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West Virginia
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Jack Phillips
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.
Feb 23, 2024
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Jack Phillips
Feb 23
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Democrats
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Katabella Roberts
Sen. Manchin Considering 2024 Run; Says Democrats, Biden Represent ‘Extreme Left’
Will leave it up to the American people he meets on two-month tour to decide whether he runs.
Dec 14, 2023
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Katabella Roberts
Dec 14
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US Crime News
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The Associated Press
West Virginia Prison Inmate Indicted on Murder Charge in Missing Daughter’s Death
Dec 02, 2023
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The Associated Press
Dec 02
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Constitutional Rights
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Matthew Vadum
Justice Thomas Dissents in Lawsuit Against Chemical Giant DuPont
The Supreme Court justice said the decision not to review a liability verdict could endanger defendants’ constitutional rights.
Nov 21, 2023
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Matthew Vadum
Nov 21
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