WV Senate passes bill to put the state in charge of beekeeping rules
Some lawmakers expressed concern that SB 927 would unfairly take away local control.
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WV house committee advances bill that would limit opportunity for low-Income students
House Bill 4587 would prohibit state funds, including student aid, from going to “low-earning” degree programs.
WV bill would eliminate the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs and name a building after him
Senate Bill 879, introduced by the only Latino woman in the Legislature, is not the first sign that elected officials want the office gone.
WV lawmakers advance bill to let doctors involuntarily commit someone without contacting the courts
Black people are significantly more likely to be committed to psychiatric hospitals against their will.
WV Lawmakers push broadband accountability bill, again
But will it finally pass?
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.
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.
WV house committee advances bill that would limit opportunity for low-Income students
House Bill 4587 would prohibit state funds, including student aid, from going to “low-earning” degree programs.
WV bill would eliminate the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs and name a building after him
Senate Bill 879, introduced by the only Latino woman in the Legislature, is not the first sign that elected officials want the office gone.
WV lawmakers advance bill to let doctors involuntarily commit someone without contacting the courts
Black people are significantly more likely to be committed to psychiatric hospitals against their will.
WV Lawmakers push broadband accountability bill, again
But will it finally pass?
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.
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.