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West Virginians were promised a billion-dollar high-speed internet investment. The Trump administration could delay it.

March 24, 2025

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Hope Scholarship costs could balloon to $315 million next year to fund private schools, homeschooling

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March 13, 2025

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With child labor violations on the rise across the country, West Virginia lawmakers want to make it easier for kids to work

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March 13, 2025

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Lawmakers take first step to bring death penalty back in a state with checkered past on wrongful convictions

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March 10, 2025

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West Virginia’s foster system is in crisis. Here are 5 ways lawmakers could help foster kids right now

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March 7, 2025

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Chemical companies urge West Virginia lawmakers to roll back water protections

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March 4, 2025

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Morrisey targets DEI as West Virginia’s business leaders struggle to recruit workers to the state

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February 27, 2025

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West Virginians need child care so they can go to work, Lawmakers haven’t done much but have another chance

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February 20, 2025

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Days before West Virginia’s latest devastating storm, Morrisey budgeted no money for the state’s flood protection fund

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February 19, 2025

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Republican-dominated House of Delegates does away with public hearings

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February 17, 2025

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Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

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Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

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