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Despite West Virginia’s high childhood vaccination rates, a group of legislators continue to decry the state’s immunization requirements.

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice addressed the notable liabilities listed on his U.S. Senate financial disclosure form, stating that they are indicative of his tenacious approach to finances and positive

A co-chairperson of a legislative committee overseeing the state Department of Transportation asked the head of the agency that operates the West Virginia Turnpike to produce a cost-benefit analysis.

When people hear the term ‘liberal arts,’ it may sound like a phrase with political overtones. A scholar of literature explains why that’s wrong and takes a closer look at its origin and meaning.

A co-chairman of a legislative committee overseeing the West Virginia Department of Transportation asked the head of the agency that operates the West Virginia Turnpike to produce a cost-benefit analysis.

While recovering from COVID, I have experienced several revelations.

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Through a new performance-based funding formula for higher education, lawmakers have ensured West Virginia University’s cuts reflect state priorities. In public statements, they’ve strongly supported the decisions of administrators.

State lawmakers have supported program cuts and layoffs at West Virginia’s flagship university, guided by last year’s performance-based funding formula.

All of us who care about West Virginia University are bound to know right now that we are at a crossroads. How we define the issues, what we decide to