Laws
Paris Hilton urges WV senators to pass bill to protect minors in residential treatment facilities
A West Virginia Senate bill designed to prevent child abuse in residential treatment facilities has gained support from Paris Hilton, who urged state lawmakers ...
School immunizations bill, with religious exemptions, headed for a West Virginia House vote
Bill Would Allow Private Schools to Set Their Own Policies The West Virginia House of Delegates is set to vote on Monday on legislation ...
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals hands down sanctions against local attorney for conduct violations
Disciplinary Action Against Wheeling Attorney The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has issued its ruling regarding Wheeling attorney Paul Harris, who faced three ...
West Virginia State Police creates task force to solve cold cases, violent crime
New Initiative to Tackle Unsolved Cases The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) has announced a partnership with the Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and ...
Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak, West Virginia Moves to Loosen Vaccine Rules
Proposed Changes to Vaccine Exemptions West Virginia, known for having some of the strictest childhood vaccination policies, is considering expanding medical exemptions and introducing ...
West Virginia House Health Committee reviews bill addressing emergency foster placements
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former West Virginia State Police trooper turned lawmaker believes his proposed bill could improve the placement of foster children, ensuring ...
West Virginia Legislature considering taking more oversight of education rule-making
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Several bills progressing through the legislative process this year aim to shift the rule-making authority of the West Virginia Department of ...
