Lawmakers react to Roe v. Wade decision
West Virginia and Virginia lawmakers split along party lines after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Sen. Joe Manchin urged codifying protections, while Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Sen. Tim Kaine urged state and federal actions to protect access. Virginia Sens. Warner and Kaine lamented the ruling, arguing it undermines rights and autonomy. Representative Morgan Griffith supported states’ rights and a pro life stance.
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Two indicted for murder in McDowell County case
Kobe Brown and Raquel Adams were indicted by the McDowell County Grand Jury on first degree murder and felony conspiracy charges for the September 2021 death of Marcus Edwards of Welch. Both suspects were arrested in 2021 and are held without bond in Southwest Regional Jail. Adams faces a $100,000 bond.
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Youngkin to push 15 week abortion ban in Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said he will seek legislation to ban most abortions after 15 weeks, with a possible 20 week compromise to gain GOP and Democratic support. He urged exceptions for rape, incest, or saving the mother’s life and asked four lawmakers to draft the measure for the January General Assembly.
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