CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's unemployed people will need to do more to prove they are searching for jobs to collect state benefits under a new law that will take effect later this year.A … [Read more...] about West Virginia bill adding work search to unemployment, freezing benefits made law without signature
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West Virginia governor signs vague law allowing teachers to answer questions about origin of life
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice signed a law Friday that supporters say promotes the free exchange of ideas in science classrooms, despite objections from opponents … [Read more...] about West Virginia governor signs vague law allowing teachers to answer questions about origin of life
Smoking with kids in car now illegal under West Virginia law
West Virginia, which has the highest rate of adult cigarette use in the nation, became the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Jim … [Read more...] about Smoking with kids in car now illegal under West Virginia law
Bill allowing religious exemptions for childhood vaccines passes West Virginia House
A proposal to allow religious exemptions for childhood vaccines has cleared the West Virginia House of Delegates in a 57-41 vote.The exemption is part of a bill that would allow private schools to … [Read more...] about Bill allowing religious exemptions for childhood vaccines passes West Virginia House
West Virginia House passes Social Security tax phaseout
The Republican-led West Virginia House of Delegates voted Thursday in favor of a bill that would implement a gradual phaseout of the state's tax on Social Security benefits.If signed into law, the … [Read more...] about West Virginia House passes Social Security tax phaseout
Bill letting trained teachers carry guns passes West Virginia House
A bill that would allow trained teachers and other school employees to carry firearms in K-12 public schools has cleared the West Virginia House of Delegates.The initiative, proponents claim, will … [Read more...] about Bill letting trained teachers carry guns passes West Virginia House
Federal regulators: WV coal miner drowned due to company neglect of safety regulations
Safety failures at a West Virginia underground coal mine caused the death of a miner last year, federal regulators found.The Mine Safety and Health Administration released its report last week in the … [Read more...] about Federal regulators: WV coal miner drowned due to company neglect of safety regulations
Bank to delay land auction at West Virginia Gov. Justice’s resort
Carter Bank & Trust of Martinsville, Virginia, has announced its plans to delay a land auction at a resort owned by Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice.The now-postponed auction is a bid to … [Read more...] about Bank to delay land auction at West Virginia Gov. Justice’s resort
WV agriculture bill revives concerns over planned fumigation facility
A regulation-limiting bill passed Tuesday by the West Virginia House of Delegates is raising concerns that a logging company could resurrect plans to construct a pesticide-spewing fumigation facility … [Read more...] about WV agriculture bill revives concerns over planned fumigation facility
West Virginia lawmakers push to ban smoking in cars with children
The West Virginia state Senate passed a bill Monday banning smoking or possessing lit tobacco products inside vehicles where individuals under 16 are present.If enacted, the proposal would make doing … [Read more...] about West Virginia lawmakers push to ban smoking in cars with children