MORGANTOWN – A Constitutional amendment regarding euthanasia and a bill aimed at curbing youth vaping were among the pieces of legislation completing their journeys late Saturday, the last day of the legislative session. A proposed amendment to prohibit non-citizen voting got filibustered ...
MORGANTOWN – While cruising through a long list of bills during a Saturday floor session, the House of Delegates debated at length and divided sharply on a bill to allow resorts to set up cigar bars or lounges. Supporters cited freedom and tourism while opponents cited public health and ...
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger E-cigarettes have been an area of discussion in the medical field for years, specifically concerning their appeal to teenagers and misinformation surrounding health risks. This has led to widespread research efforts and regulations. On June 23, the FDA ...
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia once again fared poorly for its tobacco-control policies in the American Lung Association's 2022 State of Tobacco Control report released this week. Last year, the state scored four F's and a D and did exactly the same this year. “We've seen a lot of ...
By David Bearddbeard@dominionpost.com The report grades the 50 states on policies and laws aimed at curbing tobacco use. “Overall, a lot of great work has been done in West Virginia,” said Molly Pisciottano, the ALA’s advocacy director for West Virginia and Pennsylvania. “We ...