The West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory (WVSPFL) has been working to end the sexual assault kit backlog in the state for over half a decade. WVSPFL […]
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How the needle exchange bill diverges from CDC guidance, and what needle exchanges can accomplish
MORGANTOWN — The CDC offers an abundance of resources and guidance for syringe service programs — SSPs, or needle exchanges. Many elements of SB 334, which the […]
Morgantown social worker fears needle exchange bill will harm her clients
MORGANTOWN — Opposition to the needle exchange licensing bill on the verge of becoming law extends right down to the people on the ground who work with […]
Health Right director sees harm coming from Senate needle exchange bill
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice said early this week that he will likely sign the bill to license and regulate needle exchange programs – SB 334. The […]
Needle exchange among bills changed by deadline
The 2021 legislative session ended at midnight Saturday. The Dominion Post covered the entire day’s events. Here is a summary of highlights that took place after the […]
‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ mantra is a priority listing
The Sierra Club is working with Monongalia County recycling initiatives and West Virginia University to clean up the county and encourage residents to do the same. The […]
A running look at Legislative highlights of the last day of the 2021 session
MORGANTOWN — Saturday, April 10, is the last day of the 2021 legislative session. It will run through midnight. We’ll keep a running look at the highlights […]
Senate OKs impeachment powers resolution, TIF and broadband bills and more
MORGANTOWN – Voters in will have their say on proposed amendment to the state Constitution to keep state courts out of impeachment proceedings. HJR 2 passed 23-11 […]
House approves needle exchange bill, resolution to save Mylan plant jobs; OKs Senate version of transgender sports bill
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates on Friday overwhelmingly approved its version of the Senate bill to license needle exchange programs and sent it back to the […]
Gov. Justice ceremonially signs intermediate appeals court bill
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice joined by four leaders of the state Senate Friday to ceremonially sign SB 275, the bill establishing an intermediate court of appeals. […]