W.Va. Biscuit Voted ‘South’s Best’
Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
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New Program Addresses Military Sexual Trauma Among Women Veterans
The Department of Veterans Assistance launched a new program that aims to support women veterans, especially those who have experienced military sexual trauma.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSpousal Sex Abuse Fully Criminalized, Marking ‘New Day’ For Survivors
Gov. Jim Justice signed a law on Friday eliminating marital exemptions for sex abuse. Advocates say the new law will help survivors pursue legal recourse for their experiences with spousal abuse.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Close Marital Sexual Assault Loophole
Spouses can now be charged with marital sexual abuse against their partners after a bill to close the loophole in the law passed both chambers Friday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFurther Reducing Unemployment Numbers In W.Va.
On this episode of The Legislature Today, West Virginia, like most of the country, is enjoying record setting low unemployment numbers after the coronavirus pandemic. Briana Heaney sat down with Josh Sword, president of West Virginia's AFL-CIO, and Del. Clay Riley, R-Harrison, to discuss two bills that would reduce unemployment benefits in the state.
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Two More Weeks Of The 2024 W.Va. Legislative Session
On this episode of The Legislature Today, we are in the final stages of the 2024 West Virginia Legislative session, and the pace is picking up with just two more weeks to go. Next Wednesday, Feb. 28, marks what is known as Crossover Day. That is the day all bills must be out of their chamber of origin if they are to be considered for passage this year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsImproving Schools, Holding Social Media Accountable On House Docket
From improving schools and learning, to providing guidance on social media and political campaign ads, along with harsher penalties for the sexual assault of a minor the House of Delegates had a wide range of bills on third reading Friday.
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