Category: LWVWV
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Takeaways from the 2026 West Virginia Legislative session
Many LWVWV members spent countless hours following the 2026 StateLegislative session. Judy Ball, chair of the League Legislative ActionWorkgoup, shares the following takeaways. 1. Anti-immigrant bills prioritized in WV State Legislative West Virginia ranks dead last in immigrant population, and estimates show few undocumented immigrants. Yet, this session of the Legislature was awash in anti-immigrant…
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LWVWV supports lawsuit to affirm will of the voters, preserve public health
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia (the “League”) has joined the WV Board of Education in challenging Governor Patrick Morrisey’s decision to use executive power to override the will of the Legislature regarding childhood vaccinations in our state.
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Make Some Noise to Get the Childcare Bill Signed Into Law
With help from many advocates, a bill to improve the status of childcare in WV, HB 4191 passed the Legislature! There is now one final hurdle to the bill becoming law. Call the Governor’s office at 304-558-2000 or write a comment in support of signing HB 4191