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WV Senate committee advances bill removing curriculum, vaccine and standardized test requirements for private schools
SB 216 would allow private schools to teach students virtually anything — or nothing at all. It would remove requirements related to instructional hours, curriculum objectives, standardized tests and vaccines.
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Black By God is a community-led news organization that aims to provide a more nuanced portrayal of the Black Experience in West Virginia and Appalachia. Our name is a riff on the colloquial phrase West ‘by God’ Virginia that claims a unique place in central Appalachia.
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WV senate advances bill to criminalize sending people abortion pills
Senate Bill 173 would impose mandatory prison sentences of between three and 10 years on non-medical professionals who prescribe or send abortion medication to West Virginia residents through online services.
WV bill would outlaw and penalize programs offering needle exchange services
HB 4413 would make needle exchange programs illegal in West Virginia. Folks who refuse to follow the law would face up to $2,500 daily in fines.
How Trump’s ICE raids in West Virginia are overstepping constitutional limits
Federal judges are demanding answers over how ICE is arresting and detaining immigrants in West Virginia, as emergency court filings rise, state jails fill and outrage spreads over Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Young, Black and Gifted in Policy: Recognition, Reflection, and the Work That Continues
Entering its fourth year, Young, Black, Gifted in Policy has grown into a consistent space for recognizing Black West Virginians engaged in policy, advocacy, and civic life.