Latest West Virginia state government News
Justice announces leaders of the 3 agencies replacing health, human services department
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday announced the leaders who will helm the three new state agencies forming next year amid the break up of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. Justice signed a law in March that separates the massive agency...
Democrats sue for West Virginia GOP Gov. Jim Justice's calendar amid Senate run
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Democratic party's U.S. Senate campaign arm is asking a Charleston-based judge to order the release of the calendar of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican running to take over the seat held by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024. The...
Transgender health: Comparing model bills to real proposals
Many of this year's statehouse proposals to restrict gender-affirming care for youths, as introduced or enacted, are identical or very similar to some model legislation, or ready-made bills suggested to lawmakers by interest groups, an Associated Press analysis has found. The AP...
West Virginia superintendent retiring after long education career
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) — Raleigh County Schools Superintendent David Price comes from a long line of educators. “I actually come from a family of about 30 educators,” Price said. Price said it was in watching his family that he too became inspired to pursue a career...
Nevada Democrats scrap fentanyl bill, amend companion bill to adjust drug penalty proposal
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A bill that would enhance fentanyl penalties in Nevada did not pass after a hearing in an Assembly committee, while a companion bill was significantly amended in a last-minute shift for Nevada Democratic leadership's plans to send fentanyl legislation to the governor's...
Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
Parkersburg News and Sentinel. May 10, 2023. Editorial: Police: Culture shift needed to boost recruitment There has been plenty of news about the bad behavior of some in law enforcement in West Virginia. But Mountain State residents know the majority of those working...
Judge disciplined for using position to dodge traffic ticket
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — It wasn't the first time Judge C. Carter Williams had been pulled over by West Virginia law enforcement for minor violations. But his behavior at a traffic stop two years ago — berating the police officer, calling the officer’s supervisors to complain...
Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic ban
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Planned Parenthood Association of Utah argued in court on Friday that a ban on abortion clinics would “functionally eliminate” abortion access if implemented next week as scheduled. After hearing arguments from attorneys representing Utah and abortion...
Kicked off Medicaid: Millions at risk as states trim rolls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Days out from a surgery and with a young son undergoing chemotherapy, Kyle McHenry was scrambling to figure out if his Florida family will still be covered by Medicaid come Monday. One form on the state's website said coverage for their sick 5-year-old son, Ryder,...
Major leagues, broadcasters pledge responsible betting ads
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Most of the nation's major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors. The Coalition for Responsible Sports...
