#west-virginia

#west-virginia

Jim Justice's victory in the Senate race reflects a dramatic shift towards Republican dominance in West Virginia.

Justice's win strengthens Republicans in the Senate.

His political shifts highlight changes in West Virginia's political landscape.

Jim Justice, West Virginia governor, won the Republican primary for Senate, positioning to flip the seat to GOP vacated by Democrat Senator Manchin III.

Family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice avoids foreclosure of The Greenbrier hotel by reaching an agreement with a credit collection agency.

Governor Jim Justice's dog, Babydog, plays a pivotal role in his political image, helping him to connect with voters.

West Virginia, especially Charleston, attracts retirees with affordable living, low housing costs, and quality healthcare.

West Virginia offers diverse career opportunities, particularly in energy and healthcare, appealing to potential movers with affordability and economic stability.

Joseph de Soto, a newly elected West Virginia delegate, was arrested for making threats against government officials days before taking office.

West Virginia's Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won the GOP nomination for governor, positioning him as the frontrunner for the upcoming election.

The pilot program demonstrated the effectiveness of obesity medications but was ultimately halted due to cost concerns.

West Virginia's GOP-led Legislature voted to exempt some students from vaccination requirements, despite objections.

Republican Senator Maroney referred to the bill as 'an embarrassment,' stating it would have negative effects on the state.

West Virginia passes bill allowing some students to be exempt from vaccination requirements

State Legislature approves bill despite objections from Republican Health Chair

West Virginia Senate Bill 194 would enact a total ban on gender-affirming care for trans individuals up to 21 years old.

The bill also mandates that all therapists and social workers in the state attempt to 'cure' being transgender.

This bill is one of 9 anti-trans bills released in West Virginia.

West Virginia State Sen. Michael Azinger (R) introduced a series of anti-transgender bills, including one banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth and one sanctioning conversion therapy.

The bills would subject providers of gender-affirming care to fines and potential revocation of their medical license, and would prohibit mental health professionals from providing gender-affirming therapy or counseling.

Republican bills proposed in West Virginia aim to ban trans people from public places, 'cure' them, and refer to them as 'obscene matter.'

The bills include a total ban on gender-affirming care for trans people up to the age of 21, criminalization of the public presence of trans people, and classifying trans people as 'obscene matter.'

Multiple draconian bills have been introduced in West Virginia's legislature that could severely impact the rights and lives of transgender individuals.

One bill seeks to ban gender-affirming care for transgender individuals up to the age of 21 and categorizes being transgender as a 'sexual deviation.'

West Virginia state Senate passes bill allowing armed security in schools

Contractors must be retired military or law enforcement with concealed carry permits

West Virginia state Senate passes bill allowing armed security in schools

Contractors must be retired military or law enforcement with concealed carry permits