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CHARLESTON, WV - Kanawha County’s leading health official released a statement Monday expressing his concern after state lawmakers passed legislation over the weekend that would allow for vaccine exemptions in schools.

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CHARLESTON, WV - As a bill that would loosen West Virginia’s school vaccine requirements heads to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice, some medical professionals are urging him not to sign the legislation into law.

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PRINCETON, WV - Daylight saving time adjustment brings with it more than just sleepy eyes, especially after the dreaded “Spring forward.”

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CHARLESTON, WV - There's a new push in West Virginia to find more foster parents.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Right after the Senate Health Committee chairman spoke passionately against a bill loosening vaccination requirements in some West Virginia schools, his colleagues passed the bill.

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CHARLESTON, WV - After a couple of slow-motion days, senators and delegates passed a $4.996 billion budget described as a compromise between the chambers.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Lawmakers introduced and passed a new version of a controversial unemployment bill on the final night of the regular legislative session, resulting in a vigorous debate about deciding on such a complicated, important policy right up against deadline.

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