Category: Press Releases
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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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LWVWV Believes Budgets Reflect Values
We strongly disagree with the values expressed by the WV Legislature in the various versions of this year’s budget. Many of the League’s legislative priorities include have budget implications, including funding for Medicaid, child care, public schools, SNAP, and drinking water infrastructure. “Flat” budgets and more tax cuts serve none of these.
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2026 Program and Policy Priorities
The League of Women Voters of West Virginia (LWVWV) has adopted four main areas as legislative priorities for the 2026 session of the WV Legislature: Strengthening Democracy, Safeguarding Equal Rights, Protecting Children and Families, and Creating a Sustainable Future.