West Virginia prosecutors urge clarity on miscarriage laws
West Virginia prosecutors say women who miscarry are not required to notify police or risk charges under state law. The West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Association urged reliance on verified legal guidance after Raleigh County’s Tom Truman suggested possible criminal liability for disposing of fetal remains.
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SNAP-Ed faces cuts in Senate budget fight in West Virginia
West Virginia communities have relied on SNAP-Ed to teach healthy eating and fund free gym memberships. Roane General Hospital runs Prescription for Your Health with more than 2,000 participants over four years and 118,000 in 2024. House Republicans voted to end funding, arguing a priority shift, while advocates say the program improves health outcomes and is bipartisan.
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Push for flood proofing continues in McDowell
Nearly four months after the February flood in McDowell County recovery work goes on. Infrastructure repair includes a damaged flood wall on Virginia Avenue in Welch. Bids for the replacement are due this Friday at Welch City Hall. Mayor Harold McBride backs adding more flood walls along the city.
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Proposal would cut water and sewer funds in West Virginia
West Virginia could lose millions in federal clean water and drinking water loans under a Trump administration plan to cut funding for water programs by 89 percent. The revolving funds, used to finance aging infrastructure, rely on repayments to fund future projects. Biden era investments have expanded access, but the need remains substantial.
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