Senate says WV law enforcement must notify ICE if they’ve identified an undocumented immigrant
Law enforcement across West Virginia would be required to notify federal immigration officers about any person they’ve identified as an...
Bill says WV teachers who are pregnant, new mothers would have access to donated sick days
West Virginia teachers who are pregnant or new mothers could access their county’s voluntary sick leave bank when needed, according...
WV House approves increasing penalties for human trafficking of immigrants without legal status
The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a measure Tuesday that would increase penalties for human trafficking and human smuggling in...
WV House expected to vote on human trafficking bill dealing with undocumented immigrants this week
West Virginia House of Delegates members are expected to vote on a bill involving undocumented immigrants this week as national...
Child welfare bills advancing; WV Senate Democrats want $20M for foster care instead of tax cut
A number of bills aimed at improving the state’s foster care crisis are advancing in the House and Senate, including...
West Virginia public schools increase training for children to prevent online sextortion
West Virginia schools are increasing their online safety training for students to educate children on the dangers of sharing sexually...
‘Quiet strength’ — Sarah Beckstrom’s West Virginia hometown remembers slain National Guard member
UPPERGLADE, W.Va. — In the gymnasium of Webster County High School, community members gathered to honor West Virginia Army National...
West Virginia is the last state with greyhound racing; new federal bill would end it
West Virginia is the only state in the country that still allows greyhound racing.A new bipartisan bill in Congress would...
House Republicans’ ‘Women’s Bill of Rights’ amended to recognize marital rape
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) - House Democrats tried on Friday to amend legislation known as a “Women’s Bill of Rights,” proposing...
House passes elementary school discipline bill as concerns for students with disabilities continue
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) - Lawmakers look to bolster elementary teachers’ ability to remove disruptive students in a bill that passed...
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