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Government and politicsFeb 28, 2023

West Virginia House backs cap on deliberate intent damages

Republicans in the West Virginia House have passed a bill that would cap the damages workers and their families can receive if their employer deliberately puts them in harm’s way on the job

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General newsJan 26, 2023

West Virginia advances gun bill for K-12 school staff

A bill that would allow teachers, administrators and support personnel to carry guns in K-12 public schools is advancing in the West Virginia House of Delegates

General newsJan 23, 2023

WVa Senate passes bill tightening unemployment benefit rules

People in West Virginia may soon be permitted to collect unemployment benefits for fewer weeks and be required do more to prove they are searching for work to remain benefit-eligible

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BusinessJan 20, 2023

WVa governor's family coal firm agrees to reclaim mines

A coal company owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has agreed to reclaim three large surface mines in southwestern Virginia to settle a lawsuit with environmental groups

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General newsJan 4, 2023

West Virginia Governor again floats idea of income tax cuts

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he will soon announce another proposal to cut taxes

BusinessDec 7, 2022

West Virginia moves ahead on $10M broadband project

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says construction is starting on a $10 million broadband project to connect more than 2,100 additional homes and business

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Social affairsDec 7, 2022

'Unacceptable': EPA head says of West Virginia water issues

The head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency has visited a West Virginia county where some residents recently got access to clean water after years of having to boil it before drinking

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General newsDec 5, 2022

Unmarked graves, an 'ugly history': W.Va. weighs mine safety

The unmarked graves in a forgotten West Virginia burial ground known locally as Little Egypt contain the remains of dozens of coal mine workers who died in a 1912 explosion

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BusinessDec 5, 2022

Unmarked graves, an 'ugly history': W.Va. weighs mine safety

The unmarked graves in a forgotten West Virginia burial ground known locally as Little Egypt contain the remains of dozens of coal mine workers who died in a 1912 mine explosion